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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698.96, 2,344.63 and 952.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,698.96, 2,344.63 and 952.91 is: 1,315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,698.96 : 2,344.63 = 952.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,698.96/2,344.63 = 952.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,698.96x = 2,344.63 × 952.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,698.96x = 2,234,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,204.89/1,698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.04

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