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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.36, 2,352.06 and 1,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.36, 2,352.06 and 1,083 is: 1,494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.36 : 2,352.06 = 1,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.36/2,352.06 = 1,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.36x = 2,352.06 × 1,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.36x = 2,547,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,280.98/1,704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.57

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