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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.61, 2,341.38 and 950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.61, 2,341.38 and 950.60 is: 1,311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.61 : 2,341.38 = 950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.61/2,341.38 = 950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.61x = 2,341.38 × 950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.61x = 2,225,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,704.12/1,696.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.86

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