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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.06, 2,556.96 and 731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.06, 2,556.96 and 731.02 is: 1,095.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.06 : 2,556.96 = 731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.06/2,556.96 = 731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.06x = 2,556.96 × 731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.06x = 1,869,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,188.90/1,706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.62

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