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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.52, 2,354.80 and 1,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.52, 2,354.80 and 1,116.88 is: 1,542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.52 : 2,354.80 = 1,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.52/2,354.80 = 1,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.52x = 2,354.80 × 1,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.52x = 2,630,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,029.02/1,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.07

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