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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.65, 2,554.54 and 972.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.65, 2,554.54 and 972.71 is: 1,457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.65 : 2,554.54 = 972.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.65/2,554.54 = 972.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.65x = 2,554.54 × 972.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.65x = 2,484,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,820.98/1,704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.68

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