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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.96, 2,347.20 and 954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.96, 2,347.20 and 954.88 is: 1,317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.96 : 2,347.20 = 954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.96/2,347.20 = 954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.96x = 2,347.20 × 954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.96x = 2,241,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,294.34/1,700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.66

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