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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.15, 2,555.44 and 975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.15, 2,555.44 and 975.26 is: 1,460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.15 : 2,555.44 = 975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.15/2,555.44 = 975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.15x = 2,555.44 × 975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.15x = 2,492,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,218.41/1,706.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.73

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