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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.12, 2,558.88 and 839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.12, 2,558.88 and 839.64 is: 1,258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.12 : 2,558.88 = 839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.12/2,558.88 = 839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.12x = 2,558.88 × 839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.12x = 2,148,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,538.00/1,707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.57

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