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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.52, 2,351.82 and 1,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.52, 2,351.82 and 1,144 is: 1,578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.52 : 2,351.82 = 1,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.52/2,351.82 = 1,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.52x = 2,351.82 × 1,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.52x = 2,690,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,482.08/1,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.44

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