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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.98, 2,558.68 and 551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.98, 2,558.68 and 551.74 is: 827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.98 : 2,558.68 = 551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.98/2,558.68 = 551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.98x = 2,558.68 × 551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.98x = 1,411,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,726.10/1,705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.52

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