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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.55, 2,557.54 and 914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.55, 2,557.54 and 914.28 is: 1,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.55 : 2,557.54 = 914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.55/2,557.54 = 914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.55x = 2,557.54 × 914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.55x = 2,338,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,307.67/1,706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.20

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