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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.88, 2,354.58 and 1,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.88, 2,354.58 and 1,118.20 is: 1,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.88 : 2,354.58 = 1,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.88/2,354.58 = 1,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.88x = 2,354.58 × 1,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.88x = 2,632,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,891.36/1,707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.61

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