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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.54, 2,349.36 and 956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.54, 2,349.36 and 956.60 is: 1,320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.54 : 2,349.36 = 956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.54/2,349.36 = 956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.54x = 2,349.36 × 956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.54x = 2,247,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,397.78/1,702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.03

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