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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.66, 2,526.56 and 904.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.66, 2,526.56 and 904.74 is: 1,356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.66 : 2,526.56 = 904.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.66/2,526.56 = 904.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.66x = 2,526.56 × 904.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.66x = 2,285,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,879.89/1,685.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.07

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