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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.53, 2,355.89 and 1,043.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.53, 2,355.89 and 1,043.69 is: 1,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.53 : 2,355.89 = 1,043.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.53/2,355.89 = 1,043.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.53x = 2,355.89 × 1,043.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.53x = 2,458,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,801.84/1,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.98

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