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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.65, 2,352.24 and 1,115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.65, 2,352.24 and 1,115.78 is: 1,539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.65 : 2,352.24 = 1,115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.65/2,352.24 = 1,115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.65x = 2,352.24 × 1,115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.65x = 2,624,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,570.59/1,704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.66

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