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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.67, 2,555.70 and 1,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.67, 2,555.70 and 1,091.80 is: 1,633.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.67 : 2,555.70 = 1,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.67/2,555.70 = 1,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.67x = 2,555.70 × 1,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.67x = 2,790,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,313.26/1,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.99

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