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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.10, 2,557.02 and 926.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.10, 2,557.02 and 926.10 is: 1,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.10 : 2,557.02 = 926.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.10/2,557.02 = 926.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.10x = 2,557.02 × 926.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.10x = 2,368,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,056.22/1,706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.99

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