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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.51, 2,556.75 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.51, 2,556.75 and 534.45 is: 801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.51 : 2,556.75 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.51/2,556.75 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.51x = 2,556.75 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.51x = 1,366,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,455.04/1,704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.67

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