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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.26, 2,557.23 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.26, 2,557.23 and 665.13 is: 997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.26 : 2,557.23 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.26/2,557.23 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.26x = 2,557.23 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.26x = 1,700,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,890.39/1,705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.44

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