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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.99, 2,350.15 and 956.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.99, 2,350.15 and 956.91 is: 1,320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.99 : 2,350.15 = 956.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.99/2,350.15 = 956.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.99x = 2,350.15 × 956.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.99x = 2,248,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,888.46/1,702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.55

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