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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.50, 2,555.23 and 608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.50, 2,555.23 and 608.70 is: 912.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.50 : 2,555.23 = 608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.50/2,555.23 = 608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.50x = 2,555.23 × 608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.50x = 1,555,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,368.50/1,704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.51

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