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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.71, 2,283.39 and 1,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.71, 2,283.39 and 1,237.08 is: 1,706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.71 : 2,283.39 = 1,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.71/2,283.39 = 1,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.71x = 2,283.39 × 1,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.71x = 2,824,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,736.10/1,655.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.06

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