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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.65, 2,551.22 and 920.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.65, 2,551.22 and 920.75 is: 1,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.65 : 2,551.22 = 920.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.65/2,551.22 = 920.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.65x = 2,551.22 × 920.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.65x = 2,349,049.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,049.61/1,700.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.27

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