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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.62, 2,347.79 and 1,028.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.62, 2,347.79 and 1,028.55 is: 1,419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.62 : 2,347.79 = 1,028.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.62/2,347.79 = 1,028.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.62x = 2,347.79 × 1,028.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.62x = 2,414,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,809.86/1,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.96

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