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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.60, 2,354.88 and 1,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.60, 2,354.88 and 1,147.44 is: 1,582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.60 : 2,354.88 = 1,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.60/2,354.88 = 1,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.60x = 2,354.88 × 1,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.60x = 2,702,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,083.51/1,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.39

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