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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.89, 2,556.93 and 1,156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.89, 2,556.93 and 1,156.92 is: 1,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.89 : 2,556.93 = 1,156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.89/2,556.93 = 1,156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.89x = 2,556.93 × 1,156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.89x = 2,958,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,164.06/1,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.11

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