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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.72, 2,558.97 and 1,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.72, 2,558.97 and 1,150.36 is: 1,723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.72 : 2,558.97 = 1,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.72/2,558.97 = 1,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.72x = 2,558.97 × 1,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.72x = 2,943,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,730.98/1,707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.78

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