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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.39, 2,346.42 and 954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.39, 2,346.42 and 954.34 is: 1,316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.39 : 2,346.42 = 954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.39/2,346.42 = 954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.39x = 2,346.42 × 954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.39x = 2,239,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,282.46/1,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.92

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