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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.89, 2,558.55 and 926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.89, 2,558.55 and 926.48 is: 1,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.89 : 2,558.55 = 926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.89/2,558.55 = 926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.89x = 2,558.55 × 926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.89x = 2,370,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,445.40/1,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.38

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