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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.55, 2,559.72 and 884.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.55, 2,559.72 and 884.07 is: 1,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.55 : 2,559.72 = 884.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.55/2,559.72 = 884.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.55x = 2,559.72 × 884.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.55x = 2,262,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,971.66/1,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.83

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