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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.29, 2,548.83 and 919.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.29, 2,548.83 and 919.12 is: 1,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.29 : 2,548.83 = 919.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.29/2,548.83 = 919.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.29x = 2,548.83 × 919.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.29x = 2,342,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,680.63/1,700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.81

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