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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.05, 2,559.51 and 536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.05, 2,559.51 and 536.72 is: 804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.05 : 2,559.51 = 536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.05/2,559.51 = 536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.05x = 2,559.51 × 536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.05x = 1,373,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,727.41/1,707.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.74

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