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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.59, 2,559.79 and 552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.59, 2,559.79 and 552.25 is: 828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.59 : 2,559.79 = 552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.59/2,559.79 = 552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.59x = 2,559.79 × 552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.59x = 1,413,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,644.03/1,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.34

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