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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.06, 2,350.83 and 1,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.06, 2,350.83 and 1,114.66 is: 1,536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.06 : 2,350.83 = 1,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.06/2,350.83 = 1,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.06x = 2,350.83 × 1,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.06x = 2,620,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,376.17/1,705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.82

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