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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.90, 2,556.78 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.90, 2,556.78 and 550.38 is: 825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.90 : 2,556.78 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.90/2,556.78 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.90x = 2,556.78 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.90x = 1,407,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,200.58/1,704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.39

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