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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.54, 2,342.48 and 941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.54, 2,342.48 and 941.25 is: 1,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.54 : 2,342.48 = 941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.54/2,342.48 = 941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.54x = 2,342.48 × 941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.54x = 2,204,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,861.35/1,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.85

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