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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.78, 2,558.41 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.78, 2,558.41 and 535.51 is: 803.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.78 : 2,558.41 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.78/2,558.41 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.78x = 2,558.41 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.78x = 1,370,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,054.14/1,705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.18

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