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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.99, 2,343.90 and 1,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.99, 2,343.90 and 1,035.60 is: 1,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.99 : 2,343.90 = 1,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.99/2,343.90 = 1,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.99x = 2,343.90 × 1,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.99x = 2,427,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,342.84/1,698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.70

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