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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.98, 2,340.57 and 950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.98, 2,340.57 and 950 is: 1,311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.98 : 2,340.57 = 950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.98/2,340.57 = 950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.98x = 2,340.57 × 950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.98x = 2,223,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,541.50/1,695.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.07

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