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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.34, 2,341.47 and 1,108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.34, 2,341.47 and 1,108.22 is: 1,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.34 : 2,341.47 = 1,108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.34/2,341.47 = 1,108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.34x = 2,341.47 × 1,108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.34x = 2,594,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,863.88/1,697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.78

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