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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708, 2,357.04 and 1,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708, 2,357.04 and 1,009.80 is: 1,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708 : 2,357.04 = 1,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708/2,357.04 = 1,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708x = 2,357.04 × 1,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708x = 2,380,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,138.99/1,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.52

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