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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.88, 2,551.32 and 1,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.88, 2,551.32 and 1,044.36 is: 1,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.88 : 2,551.32 = 1,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.88/2,551.32 = 1,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.88x = 2,551.32 × 1,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.88x = 2,664,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,496.56/1,703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.78

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