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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.08, 2,349.70 and 1,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.08, 2,349.70 and 1,039.72 is: 1,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.08 : 2,349.70 = 1,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.08/2,349.70 = 1,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.08x = 2,349.70 × 1,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.08x = 2,443,030.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,030.08/1,703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.48

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