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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.63, 2,344.18 and 952.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.63, 2,344.18 and 952.57 is: 1,314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.63 : 2,344.18 = 952.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.63/2,344.18 = 952.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.63x = 2,344.18 × 952.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.63x = 2,232,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,995.54/1,698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.59

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