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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.32, 2,350.52 and 1,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.32, 2,350.52 and 1,041.28 is: 1,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.32 : 2,350.52 = 1,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.32/2,350.52 = 1,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.32x = 2,350.52 × 1,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.32x = 2,447,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,549.47/1,703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.93

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