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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.77, 2,232.70 and 954.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.77, 2,232.70 and 954.86 is: 1,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.77 : 2,232.70 = 954.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.77/2,232.70 = 954.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.77x = 2,232.70 × 954.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.77x = 2,131,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,902.37/1,617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.80

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