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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.67, 2,356.05 and 999.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.67, 2,356.05 and 999.33 is: 1,378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.67 : 2,356.05 = 999.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.67/2,356.05 = 999.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.67x = 2,356.05 × 999.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.67x = 2,354,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,471.45/1,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.76

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