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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.91, 2,352.74 and 1,203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.91, 2,352.74 and 1,203.41 is: 1,659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.91 : 2,352.74 = 1,203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.91/2,352.74 = 1,203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.91x = 2,352.74 × 1,203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.91x = 2,831,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,310.71/1,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.71

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