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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.93, 2,557.16 and 883.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.93, 2,557.16 and 883.97 is: 1,324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.93 : 2,557.16 = 883.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.93/2,557.16 = 883.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.93x = 2,557.16 × 883.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.93x = 2,260,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,448.31/1,706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.28

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