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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.27, 2,555.28 and 1,010.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.27, 2,555.28 and 1,010.55 is: 1,514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.27 : 2,555.28 = 1,010.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.27/2,555.28 = 1,010.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.27x = 2,555.28 × 1,010.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.27x = 2,582,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,238.20/1,705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.27

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