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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.65, 2,344.96 and 1,069.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.65, 2,344.96 and 1,069.49 is: 1,476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.65 : 2,344.96 = 1,069.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.65/2,344.96 = 1,069.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.65x = 2,344.96 × 1,069.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.65x = 2,507,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,896.87/1,698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.40

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