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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.17, 2,553.63 and 972.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.17, 2,553.63 and 972.51 is: 1,456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.17 : 2,553.63 = 972.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.17/2,553.63 = 972.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.17x = 2,553.63 × 972.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.17x = 2,483,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,430.71/1,705.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.41

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