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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.92, 2,553.96 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.92, 2,553.96 and 470.04 is: 704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.92 : 2,553.96 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.92/2,553.96 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.92x = 2,553.96 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.92x = 1,200,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,463.36/1,702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.94

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