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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.76, 2,557.14 and 550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.76, 2,557.14 and 550.51 is: 825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.76 : 2,557.14 = 550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.76/2,557.14 = 550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.76x = 2,557.14 × 550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.76x = 1,407,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,731.14/1,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.77

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