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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.44, 2,355.54 and 1,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.44, 2,355.54 and 1,008.68 is: 1,391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.44 : 2,355.54 = 1,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.44/2,355.54 = 1,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.44x = 2,355.54 × 1,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.44x = 2,375,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,986.09/1,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.55

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