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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.43, 2,342.38 and 989.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.43, 2,342.38 and 989.30 is: 1,365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.43 : 2,342.38 = 989.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.43/2,342.38 = 989.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.43x = 2,342.38 × 989.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.43x = 2,317,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,316.53/1,697.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.19

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