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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.84, 2,349.71 and 956.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.84, 2,349.71 and 956.64 is: 1,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.84 : 2,349.71 = 956.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.84/2,349.71 = 956.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.84x = 2,349.71 × 956.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.84x = 2,247,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,826.57/1,702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.05

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