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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.31, 2,351.33 and 1,040.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.31, 2,351.33 and 1,040.41 is: 1,436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.31 : 2,351.33 = 1,040.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.31/2,351.33 = 1,040.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.31x = 2,351.33 × 1,040.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.31x = 2,446,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,347.25/1,703.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.23

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