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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.52, 2,347.75 and 955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.52, 2,347.75 and 955.41 is: 1,318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.52 : 2,347.75 = 955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.52/2,347.75 = 955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.52x = 2,347.75 × 955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.52x = 2,243,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,061.44/1,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.27

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