Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.20, 2,342 and 951
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,697.20, 2,342 and 951 is: 1,312.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,697.20 : 2,342 = 951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,697.20/2,342 = 951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,697.20x = 2,342 × 951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,697.20x = 2,227,242 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,227,242/1,697.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312.30
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