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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.65, 2,559.96 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.65, 2,559.96 and 474.06 is: 711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.65 : 2,559.96 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.65/2,559.96 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.65x = 2,559.96 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.65x = 1,213,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,574.64/1,706.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.09

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