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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707, 2,559.14 and 885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707, 2,559.14 and 885.40 is: 1,327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707 : 2,559.14 = 885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707/2,559.14 = 885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707x = 2,559.14 × 885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707x = 2,265,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,862.56/1,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.39

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