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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.05, 2,348.64 and 955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.05, 2,348.64 and 955.95 is: 1,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.05 : 2,348.64 = 955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.05/2,348.64 = 955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.05x = 2,348.64 × 955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.05x = 2,245,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,182.41/1,702.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.10

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