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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.25, 2,350.65 and 1,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.25, 2,350.65 and 1,406.02 is: 1,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.25 : 2,350.65 = 1,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.25/2,350.65 = 1,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.25x = 2,350.65 × 1,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.25x = 3,305,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,060.91/1,701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.73

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