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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.07, 2,347.48 and 955.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.07, 2,347.48 and 955.05 is: 1,317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.07 : 2,347.48 = 955.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.07/2,347.48 = 955.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.07x = 2,347.48 × 955.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.07x = 2,241,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,960.77/1,701.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.97

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