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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.04, 2,347.49 and 955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.04, 2,347.49 and 955.13 is: 1,318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.04 : 2,347.49 = 955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.04/2,347.49 = 955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.04x = 2,347.49 × 955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.04x = 2,242,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,153.35/1,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.11

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