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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.59, 2,348.22 and 1,038.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.59, 2,348.22 and 1,038.33 is: 1,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.59 : 2,348.22 = 1,038.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.59/2,348.22 = 1,038.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.59x = 2,348.22 × 1,038.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.59x = 2,438,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,227.27/1,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.92

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