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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.80, 2,558.70 and 1,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.80, 2,558.70 and 1,012.80 is: 1,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.80 : 2,558.70 = 1,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.80/2,558.70 = 1,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.80x = 2,558.70 × 1,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.80x = 2,591,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,451.36/1,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.20

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