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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.05, 2,348.69 and 955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.05, 2,348.69 and 955.95 is: 1,319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.05 : 2,348.69 = 955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.05/2,348.69 = 955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.05x = 2,348.69 × 955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.05x = 2,245,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,225.43/1,702.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.13

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