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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.04, 2,345.90 and 1,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.04, 2,345.90 and 1,037 is: 1,430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.04 : 2,345.90 = 1,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.04/2,345.90 = 1,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.04x = 2,345.90 × 1,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.04x = 2,432,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,698.30/1,700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.97

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