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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.90, 2,347.08 and 955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.90, 2,347.08 and 955.13 is: 1,317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.90 : 2,347.08 = 955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.90/2,347.08 = 955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.90x = 2,347.08 × 955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.90x = 2,241,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,751.20/1,700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.98

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