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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.71, 2,553.85 and 1,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.71, 2,553.85 and 1,148.95 is: 1,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.71 : 2,553.85 = 1,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.71/2,553.85 = 1,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.71x = 2,553.85 × 1,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.71x = 2,934,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,249.47/1,700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.31

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