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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.48, 2,349.98 and 1,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.48, 2,349.98 and 1,040.36 is: 1,435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.48 : 2,349.98 = 1,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.48/2,349.98 = 1,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.48x = 2,349.98 × 1,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.48x = 2,444,825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,825.19/1,703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.19

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