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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.52, 2,346.68 and 1,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.52, 2,346.68 and 1,002 is: 1,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.52 : 2,346.68 = 1,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.52/2,346.68 = 1,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.52x = 2,346.68 × 1,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.52x = 2,351,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,373.36/1,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.74

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