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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.10, 2,346.14 and 954.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.10, 2,346.14 and 954.07 is: 1,316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.10 : 2,346.14 = 954.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.10/2,346.14 = 954.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.10x = 2,346.14 × 954.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.10x = 2,238,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,378.31/1,700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.62

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