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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,678.68, 2,517.33 and 704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,678.68, 2,517.33 and 704.25 is: 1,056.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,678.68 : 2,517.33 = 704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,678.68/2,517.33 = 704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,678.68x = 2,517.33 × 704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,678.68x = 1,772,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,829.65/1,678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.09

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