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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.91, 2,558.84 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.91, 2,558.84 and 551.66 is: 827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.91 : 2,558.84 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.91/2,558.84 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.91x = 2,558.84 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.91x = 1,411,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,598.26/1,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.48

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