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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.55, 2,559.04 and 915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.55, 2,559.04 and 915.28 is: 1,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.55 : 2,559.04 = 915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.55/2,559.04 = 915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.55x = 2,559.04 × 915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.55x = 2,342,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,238.13/1,707.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.70

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