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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.19, 2,347.64 and 955.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.19, 2,347.64 and 955.15 is: 1,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.19 : 2,347.64 = 955.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.19/2,347.64 = 955.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.19x = 2,347.64 × 955.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.19x = 2,242,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,343.57/1,701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.10

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