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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.67, 2,348.07 and 955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.67, 2,348.07 and 955.66 is: 1,318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.67 : 2,348.07 = 955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.67/2,348.07 = 955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.67x = 2,348.07 × 955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.67x = 2,243,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,956.58/1,701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.68

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