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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.06, 2,342.79 and 951.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.06, 2,342.79 and 951.91 is: 1,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.06 : 2,342.79 = 951.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.06/2,342.79 = 951.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.06x = 2,342.79 × 951.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.06x = 2,230,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,125.23/1,698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.34

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