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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.83, 2,357.37 and 1,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.83, 2,357.37 and 1,045.62 is: 1,442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.83 : 2,357.37 = 1,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.83/2,357.37 = 1,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.83x = 2,357.37 × 1,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.83x = 2,464,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,913.22/1,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.46

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