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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.84, 2,506.77 and 684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.84, 2,506.77 and 684.36 is: 1,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.84 : 2,506.77 = 684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.84/2,506.77 = 684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.84x = 2,506.77 × 684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.84x = 1,715,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,533.12/1,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.13

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