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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.41, 2,352.68 and 1,145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.41, 2,352.68 and 1,145.99 is: 1,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.41 : 2,352.68 = 1,145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.41/2,352.68 = 1,145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.41x = 2,352.68 × 1,145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.41x = 2,696,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,147.75/1,706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.01

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