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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703.54, 2,555.02 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,703.54, 2,555.02 and 470.66 is: 705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,703.54 : 2,555.02 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,703.54/2,555.02 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,703.54x = 2,555.02 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,703.54x = 1,202,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,545.71/1,703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.91

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