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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.71, 2,353.10 and 1,257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.71, 2,353.10 and 1,257.11 is: 1,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.71 : 2,353.10 = 1,257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.71/2,353.10 = 1,257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.71x = 2,353.10 × 1,257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.71x = 2,958,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,093.78/1,704.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.25

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