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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.69, 2,356.70 and 1,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.69, 2,356.70 and 1,044.35 is: 1,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.69 : 2,356.70 = 1,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.69/2,356.70 = 1,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.69x = 2,356.70 × 1,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.69x = 2,461,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,219.65/1,707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.26

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