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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.04, 2,559.42 and 718.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.04, 2,559.42 and 718.29 is: 1,077.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.04 : 2,559.42 = 718.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.04/2,559.42 = 718.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.04x = 2,559.42 × 718.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.04x = 1,838,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,405.79/1,706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.59

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