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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.44, 2,559.24 and 842.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.44, 2,559.24 and 842.36 is: 1,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.44 : 2,559.24 = 842.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.44/2,559.24 = 842.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.44x = 2,559.24 × 842.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.44x = 2,155,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,801.41/1,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.59

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