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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.27, 2,349.06 and 1,206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.27, 2,349.06 and 1,206.27 is: 1,662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.27 : 2,349.06 = 1,206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.27/2,349.06 = 1,206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.27x = 2,349.06 × 1,206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.27x = 2,833,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,600.61/1,704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.65

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