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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.22, 2,564.24 and 554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.22, 2,564.24 and 554.97 is: 832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.22 : 2,564.24 = 554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.22/2,564.24 = 554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.22x = 2,564.24 × 554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.22x = 1,423,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,076.27/1,709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.59

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