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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.98, 2,555.84 and 973.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.98, 2,555.84 and 973.14 is: 1,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.98 : 2,555.84 = 973.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.98/2,555.84 = 973.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.98x = 2,555.84 × 973.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.98x = 2,487,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,185.27/1,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.78

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