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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.51, 2,352.24 and 948.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.51, 2,352.24 and 948.34 is: 1,308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.51 : 2,352.24 = 948.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.51/2,352.24 = 948.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.51x = 2,352.24 × 948.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.51x = 2,230,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,723.28/1,704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.72

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