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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.22, 2,355.94 and 1,147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.22, 2,355.94 and 1,147.18 is: 1,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.22 : 2,355.94 = 1,147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.22/2,355.94 = 1,147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.22x = 2,355.94 × 1,147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.22x = 2,702,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,687.25/1,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.02

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