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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.30, 2,358.87 and 953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.30, 2,358.87 and 953.13 is: 1,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.30 : 2,358.87 = 953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.30/2,358.87 = 953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.30x = 2,358.87 × 953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.30x = 2,248,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,295.59/1,709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.33

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