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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.39, 2,348.82 and 1,144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.39, 2,348.82 and 1,144.79 is: 1,580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.39 : 2,348.82 = 1,144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.39/2,348.82 = 1,144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.39x = 2,348.82 × 1,144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.39x = 2,688,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,905.65/1,701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.42

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