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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.08, 2,348.72 and 1,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.08, 2,348.72 and 1,030.13 is: 1,421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.08 : 2,348.72 = 1,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.08/2,348.72 = 1,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.08x = 2,348.72 × 1,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.08x = 2,419,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,486.93/1,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.49

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