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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.66, 2,508.34 and 685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.66, 2,508.34 and 685.19 is: 1,028.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.66 : 2,508.34 = 685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.66/2,508.34 = 685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.66x = 2,508.34 × 685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.66x = 1,718,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,689.48/1,671.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.13

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