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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.80, 2,549.54 and 930.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.80, 2,549.54 and 930.76 is: 1,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.80 : 2,549.54 = 930.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.80/2,549.54 = 930.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.80x = 2,549.54 × 930.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.80x = 2,373,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,009.85/1,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.23

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