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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.94, 2,558.25 and 1,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.94, 2,558.25 and 1,157.76 is: 1,735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.94 : 2,558.25 = 1,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.94/2,558.25 = 1,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.94x = 2,558.25 × 1,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.94x = 2,961,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,839.52/1,706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.17

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