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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697, 2,341.86 and 961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697, 2,341.86 and 961 is: 1,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697 : 2,341.86 = 961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697/2,341.86 = 961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697x = 2,341.86 × 961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697x = 2,250,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,527.46/1,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.18

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