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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.76, 2,338.12 and 996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.76, 2,338.12 and 996.14 is: 1,374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.76 : 2,338.12 = 996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.76/2,338.12 = 996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.76x = 2,338.12 × 996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.76x = 2,329,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,094.86/1,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.29

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