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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.89, 2,357.10 and 1,183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.89, 2,357.10 and 1,183.01 is: 1,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.89 : 2,357.10 = 1,183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.89/2,357.10 = 1,183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.89x = 2,357.10 × 1,183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.89x = 2,788,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,461.09/1,707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.70

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