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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.96, 2,554.68 and 1,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.96, 2,554.68 and 1,058.24 is: 1,583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.96 : 2,554.68 = 1,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.96/2,554.68 = 1,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.96x = 2,554.68 × 1,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.96x = 2,703,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,464.56/1,706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.79

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