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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.67, 2,344.85 and 1,070.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.67, 2,344.85 and 1,070.11 is: 1,477.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.67 : 2,344.85 = 1,070.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.67/2,344.85 = 1,070.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.67x = 2,344.85 × 1,070.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.67x = 2,509,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,247.43/1,698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.18

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