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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.88, 2,346.99 and 954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.88, 2,346.99 and 954.81 is: 1,317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.88 : 2,346.99 = 954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.88/2,346.99 = 954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.88x = 2,346.99 × 954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.88x = 2,240,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,929.52/1,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.51

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