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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.67, 2,346.84 and 1,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.67, 2,346.84 and 1,002 is: 1,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.67 : 2,346.84 = 1,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.67/2,346.84 = 1,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.67x = 2,346.84 × 1,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.67x = 2,351,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,533.68/1,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.71

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