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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.92, 2,557.14 and 1,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.92, 2,557.14 and 1,012.12 is: 1,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.92 : 2,557.14 = 1,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.92/2,557.14 = 1,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.92x = 2,557.14 × 1,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.92x = 2,588,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,132.54/1,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.26

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