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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.16, 2,347.92 and 1,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.16, 2,347.92 and 1,204.32 is: 1,660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.16 : 2,347.92 = 1,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.16/2,347.92 = 1,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.16x = 2,347.92 × 1,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.16x = 2,827,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,647.01/1,703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.24

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