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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.88, 2,559.15 and 665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.88, 2,559.15 and 665.84 is: 998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.88 : 2,559.15 = 665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.88/2,559.15 = 665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.88x = 2,559.15 × 665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.88x = 1,703,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,984.44/1,705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.89

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