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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.56, 2,549.22 and 546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.56, 2,549.22 and 546.04 is: 818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.56 : 2,549.22 = 546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.56/2,549.22 = 546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.56x = 2,549.22 × 546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.56x = 1,391,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,976.09/1,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.54

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