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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.15, 2,549.92 and 969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.15, 2,549.92 and 969.15 is: 1,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.15 : 2,549.92 = 969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.15/2,549.92 = 969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.15x = 2,549.92 × 969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.15x = 2,471,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,254.97/1,701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.70

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