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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.96, 2,563.28 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.96, 2,563.28 and 554.72 is: 832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.96 : 2,563.28 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.96/2,563.28 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.96x = 2,563.28 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.96x = 1,421,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,902.68/1,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.03

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