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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.32, 2,351.12 and 1,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.32, 2,351.12 and 1,005.36 is: 1,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.32 : 2,351.12 = 1,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.32/2,351.12 = 1,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.32x = 2,351.12 × 1,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.32x = 2,363,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,722.00/1,704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.90

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