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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.60, 2,565.96 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.60, 2,565.96 and 556.44 is: 834.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.60 : 2,565.96 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.60/2,565.96 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.60x = 2,565.96 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.60x = 1,427,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,802.78/1,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.68

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