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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.19, 2,560.63 and 474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.19, 2,560.63 and 474.63 is: 711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.19 : 2,560.63 = 474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.19/2,560.63 = 474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.19x = 2,560.63 × 474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.19x = 1,215,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,351.82/1,707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.90

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