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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.77, 2,551.16 and 969.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.77, 2,551.16 and 969.97 is: 1,454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.77 : 2,551.16 = 969.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.77/2,551.16 = 969.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.77x = 2,551.16 × 969.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.77x = 2,474,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,548.67/1,700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.96

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