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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.98, 2,350.35 and 1,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.98, 2,350.35 and 1,039.95 is: 1,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.98 : 2,350.35 = 1,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.98/2,350.35 = 1,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.98x = 2,350.35 × 1,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.98x = 2,444,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,246.48/1,702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.28

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