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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680.98, 2,522.91 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,680.98, 2,522.91 and 707.76 is: 1,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,680.98 : 2,522.91 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,680.98/2,522.91 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,680.98x = 2,522.91 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,680.98x = 1,785,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,614.78/1,680.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.25

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