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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.06, 2,560.05 and 841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.06, 2,560.05 and 841.26 is: 1,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.06 : 2,560.05 = 841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.06/2,560.05 = 841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.06x = 2,560.05 × 841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.06x = 2,153,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,667.66/1,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.62

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