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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706, 2,354.16 and 1,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706, 2,354.16 and 1,043.04 is: 1,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706 : 2,354.16 = 1,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706/2,354.16 = 1,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706x = 2,354.16 × 1,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706x = 2,455,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,483.05/1,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.32

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