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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.33, 2,347.86 and 945.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.33, 2,347.86 and 945.13 is: 1,304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.33 : 2,347.86 = 945.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.33/2,347.86 = 945.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.33x = 2,347.86 × 945.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.33x = 2,219,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,032.92/1,701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.29

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