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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.75, 2,553.60 and 921.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.75, 2,553.60 and 921.75 is: 1,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.75 : 2,553.60 = 921.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.75/2,553.60 = 921.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.75x = 2,553.60 × 921.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.75x = 2,353,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,780.80/1,701.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.15

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