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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.74, 2,347.14 and 1,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.74, 2,347.14 and 1,002.52 is: 1,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.74 : 2,347.14 = 1,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.74/2,347.14 = 1,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.74x = 2,347.14 × 1,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.74x = 2,353,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,054.79/1,700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.55

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