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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.54, 2,348.09 and 955.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.54, 2,348.09 and 955.53 is: 1,318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.54 : 2,348.09 = 955.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.54/2,348.09 = 955.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.54x = 2,348.09 × 955.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.54x = 2,243,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,665.66/1,701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.61

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