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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.50, 2,558.25 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.50, 2,558.25 and 472.80 is: 709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.50 : 2,558.25 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.50/2,558.25 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.50x = 2,558.25 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.50x = 1,209,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,540.60/1,705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.20

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