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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.04, 2,353.08 and 1,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.04, 2,353.08 and 1,075.70 is: 1,485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.04 : 2,353.08 = 1,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.04/2,353.08 = 1,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.04x = 2,353.08 × 1,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.04x = 2,531,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,208.16/1,704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.42

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