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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.51, 2,348.33 and 1,038.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.51, 2,348.33 and 1,038.74 is: 1,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.51 : 2,348.33 = 1,038.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.51/2,348.33 = 1,038.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.51x = 2,348.33 × 1,038.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.51x = 2,439,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,312.77/1,701.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.62

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