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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.72, 2,343.44 and 1,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.72, 2,343.44 and 1,068.96 is: 1,474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.72 : 2,343.44 = 1,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.72/2,343.44 = 1,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.72x = 2,343.44 × 1,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.72x = 2,505,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,043.62/1,698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.67

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