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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.91, 2,354.46 and 1,076.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.91, 2,354.46 and 1,076.18 is: 1,484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.91 : 2,354.46 = 1,076.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.91/2,354.46 = 1,076.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.91x = 2,354.46 × 1,076.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.91x = 2,533,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,810.99/1,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.44

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