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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.68, 2,349.71 and 1,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.68, 2,349.71 and 1,073.22 is: 1,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.68 : 2,349.71 = 1,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.68/2,349.71 = 1,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.68x = 2,349.71 × 1,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.68x = 2,521,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,755.77/1,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.92

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