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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.45, 2,556.68 and 550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.45, 2,556.68 and 550.20 is: 825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.45 : 2,556.68 = 550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.45/2,556.68 = 550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.45x = 2,556.68 × 550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.45x = 1,406,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,685.34/1,704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.30

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