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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.05, 2,550.80 and 660.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.05, 2,550.80 and 660.78 is: 991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.05 : 2,550.80 = 660.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.05/2,550.80 = 660.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.05x = 2,550.80 × 660.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.05x = 1,685,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,517.62/1,700.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.45

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