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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.43, 2,617.48 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.43, 2,617.48 and 705.16 is: 1,057.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.43 : 2,617.48 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.43/2,617.48 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.43x = 2,617.48 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.43x = 1,845,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,742.20/1,745.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.47

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