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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.67, 2,350.28 and 1,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.67, 2,350.28 and 1,004 is: 1,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.67 : 2,350.28 = 1,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.67/2,350.28 = 1,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.67x = 2,350.28 × 1,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.67x = 2,359,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,681.12/1,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.87

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