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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.42, 2,347.80 and 955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.42, 2,347.80 and 955.38 is: 1,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.42 : 2,347.80 = 955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.42/2,347.80 = 955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.42x = 2,347.80 × 955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.42x = 2,243,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,041.16/1,701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.33

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