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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.97, 2,343.66 and 1,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.97, 2,343.66 and 1,068.06 is: 1,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.97 : 2,343.66 = 1,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.97/2,343.66 = 1,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.97x = 2,343.66 × 1,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.97x = 2,503,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,169.50/1,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.21

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