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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.05, 2,346.05 and 954.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.05, 2,346.05 and 954.01 is: 1,316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.05 : 2,346.05 = 954.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.05/2,346.05 = 954.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.05x = 2,346.05 × 954.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.05x = 2,238,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,160.48/1,700.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.53

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