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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.64, 2,348.09 and 955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.64, 2,348.09 and 955.63 is: 1,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.64 : 2,348.09 = 955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.64/2,348.09 = 955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.64x = 2,348.09 × 955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.64x = 2,243,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,906.99/1,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.67

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