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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.94, 2,348.64 and 945.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.94, 2,348.64 and 945.67 is: 1,305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.94 : 2,348.64 = 945.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.94/2,348.64 = 945.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.94x = 2,348.64 × 945.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.94x = 2,221,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,038.39/1,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.00

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