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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.53, 2,522.49 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.53, 2,522.49 and 707.40 is: 1,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.53 : 2,522.49 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.53/2,522.49 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.53x = 2,522.49 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.53x = 1,784,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,409.43/1,681.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.18

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