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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.55, 2,350.32 and 1,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.55, 2,350.32 and 1,136.32 is: 1,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.55 : 2,350.32 = 1,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.55/2,350.32 = 1,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.55x = 2,350.32 × 1,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.55x = 2,670,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,715.62/1,702.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.66

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