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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.70, 2,521.29 and 584.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.70, 2,521.29 and 584.77 is: 877.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.70 : 2,521.29 = 584.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.70/2,521.29 = 584.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.70x = 2,521.29 × 584.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.70x = 1,474,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,374.75/1,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.24

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