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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.85, 2,357.68 and 1,044.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.85, 2,357.68 and 1,044.99 is: 1,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.85 : 2,357.68 = 1,044.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.85/2,357.68 = 1,044.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.85x = 2,357.68 × 1,044.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.85x = 2,463,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,752.02/1,708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.76

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