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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.47, 2,554.82 and 663.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.47, 2,554.82 and 663.98 is: 995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.47 : 2,554.82 = 663.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.47/2,554.82 = 663.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.47x = 2,554.82 × 663.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.47x = 1,696,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,352.45/1,704.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.24

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