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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.71, 2,352.93 and 1,174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.71, 2,352.93 and 1,174.53 is: 1,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.71 : 2,352.93 = 1,174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.71/2,352.93 = 1,174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.71x = 2,352.93 × 1,174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.71x = 2,763,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,586.87/1,705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.20

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