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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.71, 2,351.14 and 1,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.71, 2,351.14 and 1,273.84 is: 1,755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.71 : 2,351.14 = 1,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.71/2,351.14 = 1,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.71x = 2,351.14 × 1,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.71x = 2,994,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,970.30/1,705.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.85

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