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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.68, 2,342.82 and 999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.68, 2,342.82 and 999.28 is: 1,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.68 : 2,342.82 = 999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.68/2,342.82 = 999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.68x = 2,342.82 × 999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.68x = 2,341,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,133.17/1,697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.02

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