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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696.82, 2,341.35 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696.82, 2,341.35 and 950.67 is: 1,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696.82 : 2,341.35 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696.82/2,341.35 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696.82x = 2,341.35 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696.82x = 2,225,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,851.20/1,696.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.78

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