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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.33, 2,346.31 and 1,028.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.33, 2,346.31 and 1,028.38 is: 1,419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.33 : 2,346.31 = 1,028.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.33/2,346.31 = 1,028.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.33x = 2,346.31 × 1,028.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.33x = 2,412,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,889.84/1,700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.08

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