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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.98, 2,354.04 and 1,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.98, 2,354.04 and 1,305.94 is: 1,803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.98 : 2,354.04 = 1,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.98/2,354.04 = 1,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.98x = 2,354.04 × 1,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.98x = 3,074,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,235.00/1,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.09

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