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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.53, 2,349.58 and 1,039.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.53, 2,349.58 and 1,039.19 is: 1,434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.53 : 2,349.58 = 1,039.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.53/2,349.58 = 1,039.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.53x = 2,349.58 × 1,039.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.53x = 2,441,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,660.04/1,702.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.14

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