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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.81, 2,561.70 and 537.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.81, 2,561.70 and 537.91 is: 806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.81 : 2,561.70 = 537.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.81/2,561.70 = 537.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.81x = 2,561.70 × 537.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.81x = 1,377,964.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,964.05/1,707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.86

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