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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.28, 2,342.51 and 989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.28, 2,342.51 and 989.25 is: 1,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.28 : 2,342.51 = 989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.28/2,342.51 = 989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.28x = 2,342.51 × 989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.28x = 2,317,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,328.02/1,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.32

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