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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.29, 2,556.32 and 1,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.29, 2,556.32 and 1,087.26 is: 1,629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.29 : 2,556.32 = 1,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.29/2,556.32 = 1,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.29x = 2,556.32 × 1,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.29x = 2,779,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,379.05/1,705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.86

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