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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.08, 2,347.32 and 955.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.08, 2,347.32 and 955.03 is: 1,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.08 : 2,347.32 = 955.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.08/2,347.32 = 955.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.08x = 2,347.32 × 955.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.08x = 2,241,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,763.02/1,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.85

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