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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.05, 2,554.52 and 1,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.05, 2,554.52 and 1,086.40 is: 1,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.05 : 2,554.52 = 1,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.05/2,554.52 = 1,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.05x = 2,554.52 × 1,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.05x = 2,775,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,230.53/1,706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.70

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