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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.74, 2,348.64 and 1,030.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.74, 2,348.64 and 1,030.38 is: 1,421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.74 : 2,348.64 = 1,030.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.74/2,348.64 = 1,030.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.74x = 2,348.64 × 1,030.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.74x = 2,419,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,991.68/1,702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.23

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