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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.41, 2,510.06 and 685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.41, 2,510.06 and 685.76 is: 1,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.41 : 2,510.06 = 685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.41/2,510.06 = 685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.41x = 2,510.06 × 685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.41x = 1,721,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,282.77/1,672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.22

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