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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.52, 2,617.61 and 705.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.52, 2,617.61 and 705.17 is: 1,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.52 : 2,617.61 = 705.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.52/2,617.61 = 705.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.52x = 2,617.61 × 705.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.52x = 1,845,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,860.04/1,745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.48

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