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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701, 2,345.22 and 1,258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701, 2,345.22 and 1,258.14 is: 1,734.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701 : 2,345.22 = 1,258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701/2,345.22 = 1,258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701x = 2,345.22 × 1,258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701x = 2,950,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,615.09/1,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.64

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