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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.88, 2,552.72 and 973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.88, 2,552.72 and 973.44 is: 1,457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.88 : 2,552.72 = 973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.88/2,552.72 = 973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.88x = 2,552.72 × 973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.88x = 2,484,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,919.76/1,704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.53

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