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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.71, 2,617.56 and 706.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.71, 2,617.56 and 706.21 is: 1,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.71 : 2,617.56 = 706.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.71/2,617.56 = 706.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.71x = 2,617.56 × 706.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.71x = 1,848,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,547.05/1,745.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.91

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