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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.73, 2,357.25 and 1,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.73, 2,357.25 and 1,119.87 is: 1,546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.73 : 2,357.25 = 1,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.73/2,357.25 = 1,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.73x = 2,357.25 × 1,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.73x = 2,639,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,813.56/1,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.71

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