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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.65, 2,554.94 and 1,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.65, 2,554.94 and 1,313.42 is: 1,968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.65 : 2,554.94 = 1,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.65/2,554.94 = 1,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.65x = 2,554.94 × 1,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.65x = 3,355,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,699.80/1,704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.56

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