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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.96, 2,353.44 and 1,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.96, 2,353.44 and 1,116.40 is: 1,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.96 : 2,353.44 = 1,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.96/2,353.44 = 1,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.96x = 2,353.44 × 1,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.96x = 2,627,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,380.42/1,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.12

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