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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.66, 2,345.49 and 1,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.66, 2,345.49 and 1,203.12 is: 1,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.66 : 2,345.49 = 1,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.66/2,345.49 = 1,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.66x = 2,345.49 × 1,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.66x = 2,821,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,905.93/1,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.30

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