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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.51, 2,518.84 and 705.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.51, 2,518.84 and 705.47 is: 1,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.51 : 2,518.84 = 705.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.51/2,518.84 = 705.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.51x = 2,518.84 × 705.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.51x = 1,776,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,962.53/1,680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.39

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