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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.37, 2,346.48 and 954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.37, 2,346.48 and 954.36 is: 1,317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.37 : 2,346.48 = 954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.37/2,346.48 = 954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.37x = 2,346.48 × 954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.37x = 2,239,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,386.65/1,700.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.00

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