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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.82, 2,561.44 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.82, 2,561.44 and 475.24 is: 712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.82 : 2,561.44 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.82/2,561.44 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.82x = 2,561.44 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.82x = 1,217,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,298.75/1,707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.78

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