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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.04, 2,552.28 and 930.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.04, 2,552.28 and 930.64 is: 1,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.04 : 2,552.28 = 930.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.04/2,552.28 = 930.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.04x = 2,552.28 × 930.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.04x = 2,375,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,253.86/1,701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.35

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