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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.60, 2,346.88 and 954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.60, 2,346.88 and 954.54 is: 1,317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.60 : 2,346.88 = 954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.60/2,346.88 = 954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.60x = 2,346.88 × 954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.60x = 2,240,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,190.84/1,700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.29

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