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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.51, 2,356.41 and 1,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.51, 2,356.41 and 1,044.27 is: 1,441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.51 : 2,356.41 = 1,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.51/2,356.41 = 1,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.51x = 2,356.41 × 1,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.51x = 2,460,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,728.27/1,707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.12

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