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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.08, 2,346.20 and 954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.08, 2,346.20 and 954.24 is: 1,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.08 : 2,346.20 = 954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.08/2,346.20 = 954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.08x = 2,346.20 × 954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.08x = 2,238,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,837.89/1,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.90

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