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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.03, 2,558.82 and 1,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.03, 2,558.82 and 1,159.47 is: 1,738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.03 : 2,558.82 = 1,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.03/2,558.82 = 1,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.03x = 2,558.82 × 1,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.03x = 2,966,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,875.03/1,707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.03

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