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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.03, 2,556.77 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.03, 2,556.77 and 534.76 is: 801.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.03 : 2,556.77 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.03/2,556.77 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.03x = 2,556.77 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.03x = 1,367,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,250.18/1,705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.89

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