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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.60, 2,521.88 and 706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.60, 2,521.88 and 706.62 is: 1,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.60 : 2,521.88 = 706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.60/2,521.88 = 706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.60x = 2,521.88 × 706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.60x = 1,782,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,010.85/1,680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.34

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