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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.87, 2,619.60 and 706.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.87, 2,619.60 and 706.67 is: 1,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.87 : 2,619.60 = 706.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.87/2,619.60 = 706.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.87x = 2,619.60 × 706.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.87x = 1,851,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,192.73/1,746.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.72

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