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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.22, 2,555.98 and 885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.22, 2,555.98 and 885.04 is: 1,325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.22 : 2,555.98 = 885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.22/2,555.98 = 885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.22x = 2,555.98 × 885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.22x = 2,262,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,135.94/1,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.82

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