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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.08, 2,550.76 and 1,157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.08, 2,550.76 and 1,157.38 is: 1,736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.08 : 2,550.76 = 1,157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.08/2,550.76 = 1,157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.08x = 2,550.76 × 1,157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.08x = 2,952,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,189.34/1,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.50

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