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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.89, 2,507.79 and 684.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.89, 2,507.79 and 684.42 is: 1,026.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.89 : 2,507.79 = 684.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.89/2,507.79 = 684.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.89x = 2,507.79 × 684.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.89x = 1,716,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,390.18/1,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.62

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