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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.30, 2,353.54 and 1,264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.30, 2,353.54 and 1,264.45 is: 1,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.30 : 2,353.54 = 1,264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.30/2,353.54 = 1,264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.30x = 2,353.54 × 1,264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.30x = 2,975,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,933.65/1,705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.11

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