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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.84, 2,559.28 and 884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.84, 2,559.28 and 884.70 is: 1,327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.84 : 2,559.28 = 884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.84/2,559.28 = 884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.84x = 2,559.28 × 884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.84x = 2,264,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,195.02/1,705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.32

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