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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.74, 2,349.63 and 1,039.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.74, 2,349.63 and 1,039.35 is: 1,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.74 : 2,349.63 = 1,039.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.74/2,349.63 = 1,039.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.74x = 2,349.63 × 1,039.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.74x = 2,442,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,087.94/1,702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.21

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