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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.74, 2,522.90 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.74, 2,522.90 and 707.76 is: 1,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.74 : 2,522.90 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.74/2,522.90 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.74x = 2,522.90 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.74x = 1,785,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,609.47/1,681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.76

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