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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704, 2,556.45 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704, 2,556.45 and 549.78 is: 824.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704 : 2,556.45 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704/2,556.45 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704x = 2,556.45 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704x = 1,405,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,485.08/1,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.82

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