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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.71, 2,344.08 and 952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.71, 2,344.08 and 952.56 is: 1,314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.71 : 2,344.08 = 952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.71/2,344.08 = 952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.71x = 2,344.08 × 952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.71x = 2,232,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232,872.08/1,698.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.46

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