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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.55, 2,561.85 and 818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.55, 2,561.85 and 818.44 is: 1,227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.55 : 2,561.85 = 818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.55/2,561.85 = 818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.55x = 2,561.85 × 818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.55x = 2,096,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,714.11/1,707.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.91

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