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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.53, 2,555.30 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.53, 2,555.30 and 533.54 is: 800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.53 : 2,555.30 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.53/2,555.30 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.53x = 2,555.30 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.53x = 1,363,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,354.76/1,703.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.31

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