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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.29, 2,342.42 and 1,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.29, 2,342.42 and 1,034.20 is: 1,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.29 : 2,342.42 = 1,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.29/2,342.42 = 1,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.29x = 2,342.42 × 1,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.29x = 2,422,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,532.40/1,697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.30

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