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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.89, 2,350.01 and 1,004.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.89, 2,350.01 and 1,004.27 is: 1,385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.89 : 2,350.01 = 1,004.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.89/2,350.01 = 1,004.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.89x = 2,350.01 × 1,004.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.89x = 2,360,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,035.30/1,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.90

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