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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.48, 2,555.22 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.48, 2,555.22 and 550.04 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.48 : 2,555.22 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.48/2,555.22 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.48x = 2,555.22 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.48x = 1,405,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,473.21/1,703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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