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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.16, 2,341.62 and 998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.16, 2,341.62 and 998.40 is: 1,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.16 : 2,341.62 = 998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.16/2,341.62 = 998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.16x = 2,341.62 × 998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.16x = 2,337,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,873.41/1,697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.52

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