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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.48, 2,343.84 and 1,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.48, 2,343.84 and 1,233.92 is: 1,700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.48 : 2,343.84 = 1,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.48/2,343.84 = 1,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.48x = 2,343.84 × 1,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.48x = 2,892,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,111.05/1,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.76

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