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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.88, 2,354.46 and 1,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.88, 2,354.46 and 1,007.12 is: 1,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.88 : 2,354.46 = 1,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.88/2,354.46 = 1,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.88x = 2,354.46 × 1,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.88x = 2,371,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,223.76/1,705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.03

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