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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.76, 2,350.13 and 995.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.76, 2,350.13 and 995.02 is: 1,373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.76 : 2,350.13 = 995.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.76/2,350.13 = 995.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.76x = 2,350.13 × 995.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.76x = 2,338,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,426.35/1,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.32

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