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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.47, 2,556.30 and 1,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.47, 2,556.30 and 1,053.80 is: 1,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.47 : 2,556.30 = 1,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.47/2,556.30 = 1,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.47x = 2,556.30 × 1,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.47x = 2,693,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,828.94/1,707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.67

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