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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.66, 2,556.98 and 1,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.66, 2,556.98 and 1,127.40 is: 1,691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.66 : 2,556.98 = 1,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.66/2,556.98 = 1,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.66x = 2,556.98 × 1,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.66x = 2,882,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,739.25/1,704.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.09

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