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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.80, 2,344.64 and 1,139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.80, 2,344.64 and 1,139.33 is: 1,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.80 : 2,344.64 = 1,139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.80/2,344.64 = 1,139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.80x = 2,344.64 × 1,139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.80x = 2,671,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,318.86/1,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.48

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