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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.94, 2,347.26 and 944.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.94, 2,347.26 and 944.67 is: 1,303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.94 : 2,347.26 = 944.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.94/2,347.26 = 944.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.94x = 2,347.26 × 944.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.94x = 2,217,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,386.10/1,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.62

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