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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.66, 2,359.72 and 1,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.66, 2,359.72 and 1,047.06 is: 1,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.66 : 2,359.72 = 1,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.66/2,359.72 = 1,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.66x = 2,359.72 × 1,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.66x = 2,470,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,768.42/1,709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.18

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