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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.54, 2,355.90 and 1,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.54, 2,355.90 and 1,044.24 is: 1,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.54 : 2,355.90 = 1,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.54/2,355.90 = 1,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.54x = 2,355.90 × 1,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.54x = 2,460,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,125.02/1,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.74

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