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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.65, 2,556.56 and 608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.65, 2,556.56 and 608.92 is: 913.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.65 : 2,556.56 = 608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.65/2,556.56 = 608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.65x = 2,556.56 × 608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.65x = 1,556,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,735.65/1,704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.23

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