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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.62, 2,520.72 and 584.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.62, 2,520.72 and 584.89 is: 877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.62 : 2,520.72 = 584.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.62/2,520.72 = 584.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.62x = 2,520.72 × 584.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.62x = 1,474,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,337.62/1,680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.26

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