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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.60, 2,558.45 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.60, 2,558.45 and 665.56 is: 998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.60 : 2,558.45 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.60/2,558.45 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.60x = 2,558.45 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.60x = 1,702,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,801.98/1,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.36

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