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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,659.67, 2,487.61 and 684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,659.67, 2,487.61 and 684.56 is: 1,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,659.67 : 2,487.61 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,659.67/2,487.61 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,659.67x = 2,487.61 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,659.67x = 1,702,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,918.30/1,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.06

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