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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.96, 2,343.26 and 951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.96, 2,343.26 and 951.92 is: 1,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.96 : 2,343.26 = 951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.96/2,343.26 = 951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.96x = 2,343.26 × 951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.96x = 2,230,595.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,595.51/1,697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.69

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