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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.96, 2,557.35 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.96, 2,557.35 and 550.62 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.96 : 2,557.35 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.96/2,557.35 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.96x = 2,557.35 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.96x = 1,408,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,128.06/1,704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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