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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.59, 2,342.65 and 951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.59, 2,342.65 and 951.54 is: 1,313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.59 : 2,342.65 = 951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.59/2,342.65 = 951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.59x = 2,342.65 × 951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.59x = 2,229,120.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,120.42/1,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.11

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