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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.14, 2,346.37 and 954.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.14, 2,346.37 and 954.17 is: 1,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.14 : 2,346.37 = 954.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.14/2,346.37 = 954.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.14x = 2,346.37 × 954.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.14x = 2,238,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,835.86/1,700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.85

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