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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.21, 2,343.39 and 952.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.21, 2,343.39 and 952.06 is: 1,313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.21 : 2,343.39 = 952.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.21/2,343.39 = 952.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.21x = 2,343.39 × 952.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.21x = 2,231,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,050.11/1,698.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.77

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