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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.70, 2,556.96 and 472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.70, 2,556.96 and 472.15 is: 708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.70 : 2,556.96 = 472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.70/2,556.96 = 472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.70x = 2,556.96 × 472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.70x = 1,207,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,268.66/1,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.20

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