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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.60, 2,556.48 and 1,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.60, 2,556.48 and 1,011.08 is: 1,514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.60 : 2,556.48 = 1,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.60/2,556.48 = 1,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.60x = 2,556.48 × 1,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.60x = 2,584,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,805.80/1,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.59

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