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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.58, 2,342.52 and 1,067.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.58, 2,342.52 and 1,067.94 is: 1,473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.58 : 2,342.52 = 1,067.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.58/2,342.52 = 1,067.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.58x = 2,342.52 × 1,067.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.58x = 2,501,670.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,670.81/1,697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.67

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