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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.84, 2,342.95 and 989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.84, 2,342.95 and 989.72 is: 1,365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.84 : 2,342.95 = 989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.84/2,342.95 = 989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.84x = 2,342.95 × 989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.84x = 2,318,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,864.47/1,697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.77

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