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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,700.94, 2,551.54 and 661.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,700.94, 2,551.54 and 661.44 is: 992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,700.94 : 2,551.54 = 661.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,700.94/2,551.54 = 661.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,700.94x = 2,551.54 × 661.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,700.94x = 1,687,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,690.62/1,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.21

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