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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.54, 2,339.91 and 997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.54, 2,339.91 and 997.32 is: 1,376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.54 : 2,339.91 = 997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.54/2,339.91 = 997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.54x = 2,339.91 × 997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.54x = 2,333,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,639.04/1,695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.34

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