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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.66, 2,346.60 and 954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.66, 2,346.60 and 954.52 is: 1,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.66 : 2,346.60 = 954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.66/2,346.60 = 954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.66x = 2,346.60 × 954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.66x = 2,239,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,864.90/1,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.06

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