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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.69, 2,555.64 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.69, 2,555.64 and 664.16 is: 995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.69 : 2,555.64 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.69/2,555.64 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.69x = 2,555.64 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.69x = 1,697,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,341.08/1,704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.69

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