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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.96, 2,558.70 and 1,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.96, 2,558.70 and 1,086.94 is: 1,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.96 : 2,558.70 = 1,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.96/2,558.70 = 1,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.96x = 2,558.70 × 1,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.96x = 2,781,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,153.38/1,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.13

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