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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.13, 2,351.66 and 1,114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.13, 2,351.66 and 1,114.65 is: 1,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.13 : 2,351.66 = 1,114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.13/2,351.66 = 1,114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.13x = 2,351.66 × 1,114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.13x = 2,621,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,287.33/1,704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.20

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