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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.43, 2,555.67 and 593.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.43, 2,555.67 and 593.33 is: 889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.43 : 2,555.67 = 593.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.43/2,555.67 = 593.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.43x = 2,555.67 × 593.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.43x = 1,516,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,362.07/1,704.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.66

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