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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.97, 2,352.27 and 996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.97, 2,352.27 and 996.22 is: 1,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.97 : 2,352.27 = 996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.97/2,352.27 = 996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.97x = 2,352.27 × 996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.97x = 2,343,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,378.42/1,704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.44

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