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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.68, 2,553.07 and 835.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.68, 2,553.07 and 835.39 is: 1,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.68 : 2,553.07 = 835.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.68/2,553.07 = 835.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.68x = 2,553.07 × 835.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.68x = 2,132,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,796.38/1,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.35

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