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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.94, 2,343.20 and 1,201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.94, 2,343.20 and 1,201.47 is: 1,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.94 : 2,343.20 = 1,201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.94/2,343.20 = 1,201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.94x = 2,343.20 × 1,201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.94x = 2,815,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,278.50/1,697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.06

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