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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.64, 2,563.92 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.64, 2,563.92 and 555.12 is: 832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.64 : 2,563.92 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.64/2,563.92 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.64x = 2,563.92 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.64x = 1,423,283.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,283.27/1,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.50

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