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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,693.85, 2,337.73 and 1,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,693.85, 2,337.73 and 1,223.26 is: 1,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,693.85 : 2,337.73 = 1,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,693.85/2,337.73 = 1,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,693.85x = 2,337.73 × 1,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,693.85x = 2,859,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,642.70/1,693.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.26

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