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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.93, 2,347.10 and 954.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.93, 2,347.10 and 954.97 is: 1,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.93 : 2,347.10 = 954.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.93/2,347.10 = 954.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.93x = 2,347.10 × 954.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.93x = 2,241,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,410.09/1,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.76

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