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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.10, 2,347.52 and 955.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.10, 2,347.52 and 955.07 is: 1,318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.10 : 2,347.52 = 955.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.10/2,347.52 = 955.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.10x = 2,347.52 × 955.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.10x = 2,242,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,045.93/1,701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.00

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