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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.80, 2,555.33 and 972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.80, 2,555.33 and 972.76 is: 1,458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.80 : 2,555.33 = 972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.80/2,555.33 = 972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.80x = 2,555.33 × 972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.80x = 2,485,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,722.81/1,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.07

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