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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.08, 2,545.96 and 1,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.08, 2,545.96 and 1,178.60 is: 1,765.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.08 : 2,545.96 = 1,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.08/2,545.96 = 1,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.08x = 2,545.96 × 1,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.08x = 3,000,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,668.46/1,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.02

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