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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705, 2,557.65 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705, 2,557.65 and 550.75 is: 826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705 : 2,557.65 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705/2,557.65 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705x = 2,557.65 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705x = 1,408,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,625.74/1,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.17

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