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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707, 2,354.89 and 1,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707, 2,354.89 and 1,043.73 is: 1,439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707 : 2,354.89 = 1,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707/2,354.89 = 1,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707x = 2,354.89 × 1,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707x = 2,457,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,866.73/1,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.88

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