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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.92, 2,523.15 and 708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.92, 2,523.15 and 708.08 is: 1,062.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.92 : 2,523.15 = 708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.92/2,523.15 = 708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.92x = 2,523.15 × 708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.92x = 1,786,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,579.44/1,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.23

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