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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.87, 2,347.18 and 1,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.87, 2,347.18 and 1,028.70 is: 1,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.87 : 2,347.18 = 1,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.87/2,347.18 = 1,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.87x = 2,347.18 × 1,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.87x = 2,414,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,541.49/1,700.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.60

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