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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.88, 2,346.48 and 1,070.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.88, 2,346.48 and 1,070.91 is: 1,477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.88 : 2,346.48 = 1,070.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.88/2,346.48 = 1,070.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.88x = 2,346.48 × 1,070.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.88x = 2,512,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,868.90/1,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.39

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