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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.50, 3,398.58 and 705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.50, 3,398.58 and 705.65 is: 1,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.50 : 3,398.58 = 705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.50/3,398.58 = 705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.50x = 3,398.58 × 705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.50x = 2,398,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,190.98/2,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.57

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