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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680, 2,519.52 and 706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680, 2,519.52 and 706.32 is: 1,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680 : 2,519.52 = 706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680/2,519.52 = 706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680x = 2,519.52 × 706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680x = 1,779,587.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,587.37/1,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.28

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