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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.75, 2,559.60 and 925.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.75, 2,559.60 and 925.75 is: 1,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.75 : 2,559.60 = 925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.75/2,559.60 = 925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.75x = 2,559.60 × 925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.75x = 2,369,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,549.70/1,705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.15

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