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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,699.50, 2,344.19 and 1,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,699.50, 2,344.19 and 1,226.60 is: 1,691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,699.50 : 2,344.19 = 1,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,699.50/2,344.19 = 1,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,699.50x = 2,344.19 × 1,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,699.50x = 2,875,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,365.60/1,699.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.89

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