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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.51, 2,555.70 and 973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.51, 2,555.70 and 973.08 is: 1,459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.51 : 2,555.70 = 973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.51/2,555.70 = 973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.51x = 2,555.70 × 973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.51x = 2,486,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,902.38/1,704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.01

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