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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.52, 2,348.06 and 1,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.52, 2,348.06 and 1,003 is: 1,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.52 : 2,348.06 = 1,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.52/2,348.06 = 1,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.52x = 2,348.06 × 1,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.52x = 2,355,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,104.18/1,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.12

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