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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.06, 2,549.52 and 1,153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.06, 2,549.52 and 1,153.62 is: 1,725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.06 : 2,549.52 = 1,153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.06/2,549.52 = 1,153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.06x = 2,549.52 × 1,153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.06x = 2,941,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,177.26/1,704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.98

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