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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.81, 2,343.72 and 1,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.81, 2,343.72 and 1,060.44 is: 1,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.81 : 2,343.72 = 1,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.81/2,343.72 = 1,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.81x = 2,343.72 × 1,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.81x = 2,485,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,374.44/1,698.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.01

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