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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.85, 2,548.14 and 1,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.85, 2,548.14 and 1,083.25 is: 1,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.85 : 2,548.14 = 1,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.85/2,548.14 = 1,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.85x = 2,548.14 × 1,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.85x = 2,760,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,268.42/1,700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.88

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