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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.97, 2,559.98 and 732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.97, 2,559.98 and 732.84 is: 1,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.97 : 2,559.98 = 732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.97/2,559.98 = 732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.97x = 2,559.98 × 732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.97x = 1,876,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,055.74/1,706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.06

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