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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.79, 2,348.43 and 955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.79, 2,348.43 and 955.78 is: 1,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.79 : 2,348.43 = 955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.79/2,348.43 = 955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.79x = 2,348.43 × 955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.79x = 2,244,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,582.43/1,701.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.95

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