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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.51, 2,342.65 and 1,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.51, 2,342.65 and 1,034.26 is: 1,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.51 : 2,342.65 = 1,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.51/2,342.65 = 1,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.51x = 2,342.65 × 1,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.51x = 2,422,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,909.19/1,697.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.33

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