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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.38, 2,556.56 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.38, 2,556.56 and 550.13 is: 825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.38 : 2,556.56 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.38/2,556.56 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.38x = 2,556.56 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.38x = 1,406,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,428.95/1,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.19

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