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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.59, 2,346.68 and 954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.59, 2,346.68 and 954.38 is: 1,316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.59 : 2,346.68 = 954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.59/2,346.68 = 954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.59x = 2,346.68 × 954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.59x = 2,239,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,624.46/1,700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.97

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