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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.61, 2,356.29 and 1,258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.61, 2,356.29 and 1,258.53 is: 1,737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.61 : 2,356.29 = 1,258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.61/2,356.29 = 1,258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.61x = 2,356.29 × 1,258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.61x = 2,965,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,455.36/1,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.63

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