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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.84, 2,350.82 and 1,005.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.84, 2,350.82 and 1,005.21 is: 1,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.84 : 2,350.82 = 1,005.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.84/2,350.82 = 1,005.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.84x = 2,350.82 × 1,005.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.84x = 2,363,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,070.29/1,703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.91

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