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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.79, 2,354.66 and 1,043.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.79, 2,354.66 and 1,043.43 is: 1,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.79 : 2,354.66 = 1,043.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.79/2,354.66 = 1,043.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.79x = 2,354.66 × 1,043.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.79x = 2,456,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,917.67/1,706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.50

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