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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.28, 2,346.10 and 954.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.28, 2,346.10 and 954.22 is: 1,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.28 : 2,346.10 = 954.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.28/2,346.10 = 954.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.28x = 2,346.10 × 954.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.28x = 2,238,695.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,695.54/1,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.66

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