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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.79, 2,549.55 and 930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.79, 2,549.55 and 930.75 is: 1,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.79 : 2,549.55 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.79/2,549.55 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.79x = 2,549.55 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.79x = 2,372,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,993.66/1,700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.23

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