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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.41, 2,347.94 and 955.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.41, 2,347.94 and 955.37 is: 1,318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.41 : 2,347.94 = 955.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.41/2,347.94 = 955.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.41x = 2,347.94 × 955.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.41x = 2,243,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,134.92/1,701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.40

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