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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.20, 2,556.76 and 1,112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.20, 2,556.76 and 1,112.66 is: 1,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.20 : 2,556.76 = 1,112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.20/2,556.76 = 1,112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.20x = 2,556.76 × 1,112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.20x = 2,844,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,804.58/1,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.31

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