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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.44, 2,356.77 and 1,118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.44, 2,356.77 and 1,118.02 is: 1,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.44 : 2,356.77 = 1,118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.44/2,356.77 = 1,118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.44x = 2,356.77 × 1,118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.44x = 2,634,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,910.10/1,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.19

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