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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.46, 2,349.44 and 956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.46, 2,349.44 and 956.50 is: 1,320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.46 : 2,349.44 = 956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.46/2,349.44 = 956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.46x = 2,349.44 × 956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.46x = 2,247,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,239.36/1,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.00

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