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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.54, 2,350.65 and 1,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.54, 2,350.65 and 1,032.24 is: 1,423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.54 : 2,350.65 = 1,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.54/2,350.65 = 1,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.54x = 2,350.65 × 1,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.54x = 2,426,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,434.96/1,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.51

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