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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.90, 2,549.07 and 971.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.90, 2,549.07 and 971.01 is: 1,454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.90 : 2,549.07 = 971.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.90/2,549.07 = 971.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.90x = 2,549.07 × 971.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.90x = 2,475,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,172.46/1,701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.36

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