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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.97, 2,558.19 and 826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.97, 2,558.19 and 826.96 is: 1,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.97 : 2,558.19 = 826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.97/2,558.19 = 826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.97x = 2,558.19 × 826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.97x = 2,115,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,520.80/1,704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.80

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