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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.87, 2,555.84 and 1,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.87, 2,555.84 and 1,122.58 is: 1,683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.87 : 2,555.84 = 1,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.87/2,555.84 = 1,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.87x = 2,555.84 × 1,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.87x = 2,869,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,134.87/1,703.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.89

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