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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.41, 2,546.51 and 967.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.41, 2,546.51 and 967.77 is: 1,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.41 : 2,546.51 = 967.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.41/2,546.51 = 967.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.41x = 2,546.51 × 967.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.41x = 2,464,435.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,435.98/1,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.32

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