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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.76, 2,520.48 and 705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.76, 2,520.48 and 705.84 is: 1,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.76 : 2,520.48 = 705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.76/2,520.48 = 705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.76x = 2,520.48 × 705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.76x = 1,779,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,055.60/1,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.11

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