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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704, 2,556.60 and 838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704, 2,556.60 and 838.92 is: 1,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704 : 2,556.60 = 838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704/2,556.60 = 838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704x = 2,556.60 × 838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704x = 2,144,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,782.87/1,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.68

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