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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.35, 2,552.22 and 1,121.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.35, 2,552.22 and 1,121.00 is: 1,680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.35 : 2,552.22 = 1,121.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.35/2,552.22 = 1,121.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.35x = 2,552.22 × 1,121.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.35x = 2,861,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,025.86/1,702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.63

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