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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701, 2,347.38 and 965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701, 2,347.38 and 965 is: 1,331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701 : 2,347.38 = 965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701/2,347.38 = 965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701x = 2,347.38 × 965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701x = 2,265,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,221.70/1,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.70

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