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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.97, 2,354.75 and 998.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.97, 2,354.75 and 998.35 is: 1,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.97 : 2,354.75 = 998.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.97/2,354.75 = 998.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.97x = 2,354.75 × 998.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.97x = 2,350,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,852.89/1,706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.21

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