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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.44, 2,558.82 and 1,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.44, 2,558.82 and 1,088.84 is: 1,634.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.44 : 2,558.82 = 1,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.44/2,558.82 = 1,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.44x = 2,558.82 × 1,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.44x = 2,786,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,145.57/1,704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.64

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