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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.35, 2,346.44 and 954.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.35, 2,346.44 and 954.29 is: 1,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.35 : 2,346.44 = 954.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.35/2,346.44 = 954.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.35x = 2,346.44 × 954.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.35x = 2,239,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,187.81/1,700.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.90

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