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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.73, 2,558.65 and 535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.73, 2,558.65 and 535.99 is: 803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.73 : 2,558.65 = 535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.73/2,558.65 = 535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.73x = 2,558.65 × 535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.73x = 1,371,410.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,410.81/1,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.53

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