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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.39, 2,550.99 and 921.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.39, 2,550.99 and 921.17 is: 1,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.39 : 2,550.99 = 921.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.39/2,550.99 = 921.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.39x = 2,550.99 × 921.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.39x = 2,349,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,905.29/1,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.98

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