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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.40, 2,558.12 and 1,051.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.40, 2,558.12 and 1,051.46 is: 1,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.40 : 2,558.12 = 1,051.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.40/2,558.12 = 1,051.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.40x = 2,558.12 × 1,051.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.40x = 2,689,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,760.86/1,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.20

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