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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.71, 2,347.06 and 954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.71, 2,347.06 and 954.63 is: 1,317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.71 : 2,347.06 = 954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.71/2,347.06 = 954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.71x = 2,347.06 × 954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.71x = 2,240,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,564.54/1,700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.43

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