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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.68, 2,342.76 and 1,174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.68, 2,342.76 and 1,174.70 is: 1,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.68 : 2,342.76 = 1,174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.68/2,342.76 = 1,174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.68x = 2,342.76 × 1,174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.68x = 2,752,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,040.17/1,698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.11

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