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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.32, 2,559.06 and 976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.32, 2,559.06 and 976.32 is: 1,465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.32 : 2,559.06 = 976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.32/2,559.06 = 976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.32x = 2,559.06 × 976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.32x = 2,498,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,461.46/1,705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.10

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