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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.57, 2,558.36 and 1,156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.57, 2,558.36 and 1,156.39 is: 1,734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.57 : 2,558.36 = 1,156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.57/2,558.36 = 1,156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.57x = 2,558.36 × 1,156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.57x = 2,958,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,449.74/1,705.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.58

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