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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.58, 2,346.67 and 954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.58, 2,346.67 and 954.39 is: 1,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.58 : 2,346.67 = 954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.58/2,346.67 = 954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.58x = 2,346.67 × 954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.58x = 2,239,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,632.66/1,700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.99

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