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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.16, 2,560.42 and 474.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.16, 2,560.42 and 474.67 is: 711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.16 : 2,560.42 = 474.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.16/2,560.42 = 474.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.16x = 2,560.42 × 474.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.16x = 1,215,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,354.56/1,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.92

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