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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.47, 2,559.20 and 732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.47, 2,559.20 and 732.34 is: 1,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.47 : 2,559.20 = 732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.47/2,559.20 = 732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.47x = 2,559.20 × 732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.47x = 1,874,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,204.53/1,706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.29

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