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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.10, 2,351.62 and 1,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.10, 2,351.62 and 1,114.62 is: 1,538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.10 : 2,351.62 = 1,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.10/2,351.62 = 1,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.10x = 2,351.62 × 1,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.10x = 2,621,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,165.78/1,704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.15

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