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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.02, 2,558.92 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.02, 2,558.92 and 473.40 is: 710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.02 : 2,558.92 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.02/2,558.92 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.02x = 2,558.92 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.02x = 1,211,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,392.73/1,706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.07

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