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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.96, 2,232.98 and 954.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.96, 2,232.98 and 954.70 is: 1,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.96 : 2,232.98 = 954.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.96/2,232.98 = 954.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.96x = 2,232.98 × 954.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.96x = 2,131,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,826.01/1,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.60

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