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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.56, 2,342.94 and 989.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.56, 2,342.94 and 989.50 is: 1,365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.56 : 2,342.94 = 989.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.56/2,342.94 = 989.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.56x = 2,342.94 × 989.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.56x = 2,318,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,339.13/1,697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.69

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