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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.42, 2,565.34 and 556.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.42, 2,565.34 and 556.17 is: 834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.42 : 2,565.34 = 556.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.42/2,565.34 = 556.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.42x = 2,565.34 × 556.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.42x = 1,426,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,754.14/1,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.16

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