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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.07, 2,560.56 and 474.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.07, 2,560.56 and 474.45 is: 711.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.07 : 2,560.56 = 474.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.07/2,560.56 = 474.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.07x = 2,560.56 × 474.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.07x = 1,214,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,857.69/1,707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.66

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