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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.97, 2,347.32 and 954.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.97, 2,347.32 and 954.90 is: 1,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.97 : 2,347.32 = 954.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.97/2,347.32 = 954.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.97x = 2,347.32 × 954.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.97x = 2,241,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,455.87/1,700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.75

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