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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.03, 2,556.30 and 976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.03, 2,556.30 and 976.13 is: 1,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.03 : 2,556.30 = 976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.03/2,556.30 = 976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.03x = 2,556.30 × 976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.03x = 2,495,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,281.12/1,706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.62

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