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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.76, 2,565.04 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.76, 2,565.04 and 555.52 is: 833.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.76 : 2,565.04 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.76/2,565.04 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.76x = 2,565.04 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.76x = 1,424,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,931.02/1,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.41

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