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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.48, 2,551.68 and 788.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.48, 2,551.68 and 788.48 is: 1,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.48 : 2,551.68 = 788.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.48/2,551.68 = 788.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.48x = 2,551.68 × 788.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.48x = 2,011,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,948.65/1,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.17

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