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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.55, 2,355.00 and 950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.55, 2,355.00 and 950.32 is: 1,311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.55 : 2,355.00 = 950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.55/2,355.00 = 950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.55x = 2,355.00 × 950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.55x = 2,238,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,002.98/1,706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.42

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