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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.31, 2,558.92 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.31, 2,558.92 and 666.06 is: 998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.31 : 2,558.92 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.31/2,558.92 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.31x = 2,558.92 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.31x = 1,704,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,394.26/1,706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.88

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