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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.66, 2,339.72 and 997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.66, 2,339.72 and 997.18 is: 1,375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.66 : 2,339.72 = 997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.66/2,339.72 = 997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.66x = 2,339.72 × 997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.66x = 2,333,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,121.99/1,695.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.94

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