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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.97, 2,343.62 and 1,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.97, 2,343.62 and 1,069.26 is: 1,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.97 : 2,343.62 = 1,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.97/2,343.62 = 1,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.97x = 2,343.62 × 1,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.97x = 2,505,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,939.12/1,698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.98

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