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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.09, 2,550.69 and 970.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.09, 2,550.69 and 970.15 is: 1,453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.09 : 2,550.69 = 970.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.09/2,550.69 = 970.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.09x = 2,550.69 × 970.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.09x = 2,474,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,551.90/1,702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.83

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