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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.48, 2,349.45 and 956.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.48, 2,349.45 and 956.47 is: 1,319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.48 : 2,349.45 = 956.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.48/2,349.45 = 956.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.48x = 2,349.45 × 956.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.48x = 2,247,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,178.44/1,702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.94

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