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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.49, 2,560.08 and 536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.49, 2,560.08 and 536.67 is: 805.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.49 : 2,560.08 = 536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.49/2,560.08 = 536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.49x = 2,560.08 × 536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.49x = 1,373,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,916.84/1,706.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.11

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