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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.85, 2,358.38 and 1,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.85, 2,358.38 and 1,046.14 is: 1,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.85 : 2,358.38 = 1,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.85/2,358.38 = 1,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.85x = 2,358.38 × 1,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.85x = 2,467,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,195.65/1,708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.78

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