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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.77, 2,560.98 and 926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.77, 2,560.98 and 926.74 is: 1,390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.77 : 2,560.98 = 926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.77/2,560.98 = 926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.77x = 2,560.98 × 926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.77x = 2,373,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,362.61/1,706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.56

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