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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.77, 2,354.51 and 1,118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.77, 2,354.51 and 1,118.09 is: 1,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.77 : 2,354.51 = 1,118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.77/2,354.51 = 1,118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.77x = 2,354.51 × 1,118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.77x = 2,632,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,536.72/1,707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.51

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