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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.01, 2,349.48 and 1,039.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.01, 2,349.48 and 1,039.62 is: 1,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.01 : 2,349.48 = 1,039.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.01/2,349.48 = 1,039.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.01x = 2,349.48 × 1,039.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.01x = 2,442,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,566.40/1,703.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.26

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