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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.84, 2,344.60 and 1,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.84, 2,344.60 and 1,035.76 is: 1,429.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.84 : 2,344.60 = 1,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.84/2,344.60 = 1,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.84x = 2,344.60 × 1,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.84x = 2,428,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,442.90/1,698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.47

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