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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.57, 2,346.69 and 992.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.57, 2,346.69 and 992.53 is: 1,369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.57 : 2,346.69 = 992.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.57/2,346.69 = 992.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.57x = 2,346.69 × 992.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.57x = 2,329,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,160.23/1,700.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.64

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