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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.26, 2,346.68 and 1,109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.26, 2,346.68 and 1,109.77 is: 1,531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.26 : 2,346.68 = 1,109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.26/2,346.68 = 1,109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.26x = 2,346.68 × 1,109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.26x = 2,604,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,267.81/1,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.69

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