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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.72, 2,566.12 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.72, 2,566.12 and 556.56 is: 834.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.72 : 2,566.12 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.72/2,566.12 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.72x = 2,566.12 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.72x = 1,428,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,199.75/1,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.85

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