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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.69, 2,348.08 and 955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.69, 2,348.08 and 955.54 is: 1,318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.69 : 2,348.08 = 955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.69/2,348.08 = 955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.69x = 2,348.08 × 955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.69x = 2,243,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,684.36/1,701.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.50

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