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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.92, 2,552.60 and 835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.92, 2,552.60 and 835.84 is: 1,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.92 : 2,552.60 = 835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.92/2,552.60 = 835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.92x = 2,552.60 × 835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.92x = 2,133,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,561.00/1,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.36

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