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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.15, 2,560.47 and 474.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.15, 2,560.47 and 474.43 is: 711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.15 : 2,560.47 = 474.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.15/2,560.47 = 474.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.15x = 2,560.47 × 474.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.15x = 1,214,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,763.78/1,707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.57

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