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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.86, 2,347.21 and 944.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.86, 2,347.21 and 944.66 is: 1,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.86 : 2,347.21 = 944.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.86/2,347.21 = 944.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.86x = 2,347.21 × 944.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.86x = 2,217,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,315.40/1,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.64

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