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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.88, 2,347.48 and 954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.88, 2,347.48 and 954.88 is: 1,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.88 : 2,347.48 = 954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.88/2,347.48 = 954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.88x = 2,347.48 × 954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.88x = 2,241,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,561.70/1,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.88

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