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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.93, 2,552.07 and 661.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.93, 2,552.07 and 661.43 is: 992.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.93 : 2,552.07 = 661.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.93/2,552.07 = 661.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.93x = 2,552.07 × 661.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.93x = 1,688,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,024.52/1,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.41

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