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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.78, 2,343.14 and 951.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.78, 2,343.14 and 951.59 is: 1,313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.78 : 2,343.14 = 951.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.78/2,343.14 = 951.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.78x = 2,343.14 × 951.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.78x = 2,229,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,709.69/1,697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.31

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