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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.64, 2,357.80 and 1,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.64, 2,357.80 and 1,009.88 is: 1,393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.64 : 2,357.80 = 1,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.64/2,357.80 = 1,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.64x = 2,357.80 × 1,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.64x = 2,381,078.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,078.23/1,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.56

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