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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.67, 2,355.12 and 1,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.67, 2,355.12 and 1,008 is: 1,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.67 : 2,355.12 = 1,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.67/2,355.12 = 1,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.67x = 2,355.12 × 1,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.67x = 2,373,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,960.96/1,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.99

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