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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.61, 2,559.11 and 884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.61, 2,559.11 and 884.06 is: 1,325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.61 : 2,559.11 = 884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.61/2,559.11 = 884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.61x = 2,559.11 × 884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.61x = 2,262,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,389.57/1,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.66

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