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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.53, 2,554.23 and 1,154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.53, 2,554.23 and 1,154.81 is: 1,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.53 : 2,554.23 = 1,154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.53/2,554.23 = 1,154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.53x = 2,554.23 × 1,154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.53x = 2,949,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,661.06/1,704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.48

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