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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.50, 2,555 and 825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.50, 2,555 and 825.70 is: 1,237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.50 : 2,555 = 825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.50/2,555 = 825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.50x = 2,555 × 825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.50x = 2,109,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,663.50/1,704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.70

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