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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.08, 2,347.43 and 944.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.08, 2,347.43 and 944.83 is: 1,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.08 : 2,347.43 = 944.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.08/2,347.43 = 944.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.08x = 2,347.43 × 944.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.08x = 2,217,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,911.69/1,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.82

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