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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.52, 2,357.20 and 1,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.52, 2,357.20 and 1,036.08 is: 1,429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.52 : 2,357.20 = 1,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.52/2,357.20 = 1,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.52x = 2,357.20 × 1,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.52x = 2,442,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,247.78/1,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.45

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