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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.25, 2,556.78 and 550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.25, 2,556.78 and 550 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.25 : 2,556.78 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.25/2,556.78 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.25x = 2,556.78 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.25x = 1,406,229
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,229/1,704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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