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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.25, 2,342.19 and 951.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.25, 2,342.19 and 951.27 is: 1,312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.25 : 2,342.19 = 951.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.25/2,342.19 = 951.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.25x = 2,342.19 × 951.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.25x = 2,228,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,055.08/1,697.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.74

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