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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.13, 2,558.03 and 665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.13, 2,558.03 and 665.09 is: 997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.13 : 2,558.03 = 665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.13/2,558.03 = 665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.13x = 2,558.03 × 665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.13x = 1,701,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,316.85/1,705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.76

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