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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.92, 2,357.52 and 1,009.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.92, 2,357.52 and 1,009.25 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.92 : 2,357.52 = 1,009.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.92/2,357.52 = 1,009.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.92x = 2,357.52 × 1,009.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.92x = 2,379,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,327.06/1,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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