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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.84, 2,357.28 and 1,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.84, 2,357.28 and 1,009.68 is: 1,393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.84 : 2,357.28 = 1,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.84/2,357.28 = 1,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.84x = 2,357.28 × 1,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.84x = 2,380,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,098.47/1,707.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.63

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