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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.36, 2,354.64 and 1,115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.36, 2,354.64 and 1,115.96 is: 1,539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.36 : 2,354.64 = 1,115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.36/2,354.64 = 1,115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.36x = 2,354.64 × 1,115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.36x = 2,627,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,684.05/1,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.94

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