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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.55, 2,507.48 and 684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.55, 2,507.48 and 684.14 is: 1,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.55 : 2,507.48 = 684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.55/2,507.48 = 684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.55x = 2,507.48 × 684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.55x = 1,715,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,453.97/1,671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.27

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