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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.67, 2,558.43 and 535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.67, 2,558.43 and 535.49 is: 803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.67 : 2,558.43 = 535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.67/2,558.43 = 535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.67x = 2,558.43 × 535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.67x = 1,370,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,020.08/1,705.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.21

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