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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.08, 2,356.41 and 1,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.08, 2,356.41 and 1,145.70 is: 1,582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.08 : 2,356.41 = 1,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.08/2,356.41 = 1,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.08x = 2,356.41 × 1,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.08x = 2,699,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,727.15/1,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.42

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