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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.55, 2,352.48 and 1,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.55, 2,352.48 and 1,041.54 is: 1,436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.55 : 2,352.48 = 1,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.55/2,352.48 = 1,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.55x = 2,352.48 × 1,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.55x = 2,450,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,202.02/1,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.61

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