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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.99, 2,343.24 and 951.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.99, 2,343.24 and 951.93 is: 1,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.99 : 2,343.24 = 951.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.99/2,343.24 = 951.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.99x = 2,343.24 × 951.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.99x = 2,230,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,600.45/1,697.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.68

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