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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.49, 2,553.40 and 1,054.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.49, 2,553.40 and 1,054.68 is: 1,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.49 : 2,553.40 = 1,054.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.49/2,553.40 = 1,054.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.49x = 2,553.40 × 1,054.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.49x = 2,693,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,019.91/1,703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.88

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