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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.13, 2,559.79 and 841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.13, 2,559.79 and 841.05 is: 1,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.13 : 2,559.79 = 841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.13/2,559.79 = 841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.13x = 2,559.79 × 841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.13x = 2,152,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,911.38/1,706.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.87

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