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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.33, 2,550.20 and 969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.33, 2,550.20 and 969.34 is: 1,452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.33 : 2,550.20 = 969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.33/2,550.20 = 969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.33x = 2,550.20 × 969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.33x = 2,472,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,010.87/1,701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.99

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