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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.74, 2,561.70 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.74, 2,561.70 and 553.52 is: 830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.74 : 2,561.70 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.74/2,561.70 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.74x = 2,561.70 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.74x = 1,417,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,952.18/1,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.31

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