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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.54, 2,551.53 and 930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.54, 2,551.53 and 930.14 is: 1,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.54 : 2,551.53 = 930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.54/2,551.53 = 930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.54x = 2,551.53 × 930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.54x = 2,373,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,280.11/1,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.60

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