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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.15, 2,348.78 and 956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.15, 2,348.78 and 956.19 is: 1,319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.15 : 2,348.78 = 956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.15/2,348.78 = 956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.15x = 2,348.78 × 956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.15x = 2,245,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,876.14/1,702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.44

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