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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.58, 2,554.80 and 882.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.58, 2,554.80 and 882.07 is: 1,321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.58 : 2,554.80 = 882.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.58/2,554.80 = 882.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.58x = 2,554.80 × 882.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.58x = 2,253,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,512.44/1,705.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.26

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