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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.61, 2,562.28 and 538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.61, 2,562.28 and 538.43 is: 807.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.61 : 2,562.28 = 538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.61/2,562.28 = 538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.61x = 2,562.28 × 538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.61x = 1,379,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,608.42/1,708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.44

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