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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.91, 2,560.36 and 1,129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.91, 2,560.36 and 1,129.65 is: 1,694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.91 : 2,560.36 = 1,129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.91/2,560.36 = 1,129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.91x = 2,560.36 × 1,129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.91x = 2,892,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,297.87/1,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.47

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