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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.64, 2,520.08 and 705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.64, 2,520.08 and 705.64 is: 1,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.64 : 2,520.08 = 705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.64/2,520.08 = 705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.64x = 2,520.08 × 705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.64x = 1,778,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,269.25/1,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.72

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