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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.69, 2,555.73 and 664.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.69, 2,555.73 and 664.54 is: 996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.69 : 2,555.73 = 664.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.69/2,555.73 = 664.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.69x = 2,555.73 × 664.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.69x = 1,698,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,378.42/1,704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.30

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