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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.85, 2,522.67 and 707.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.85, 2,522.67 and 707.62 is: 1,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.85 : 2,522.67 = 707.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.85/2,522.67 = 707.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.85x = 2,522.67 × 707.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.85x = 1,785,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,091.75/1,680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.02

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