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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.97, 2,561.84 and 475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.97, 2,561.84 and 475.36 is: 713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.97 : 2,561.84 = 475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.97/2,561.84 = 475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.97x = 2,561.84 × 475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.97x = 1,217,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,796.26/1,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.01

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