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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.03, 2,346.06 and 954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.03, 2,346.06 and 954.15 is: 1,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.03 : 2,346.06 = 954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.03/2,346.06 = 954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.03x = 2,346.06 × 954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.03x = 2,238,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,493.15/1,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.74

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