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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.22, 2,522.54 and 707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.22, 2,522.54 and 707.78 is: 1,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.22 : 2,522.54 = 707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.22/2,522.54 = 707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.22x = 2,522.54 × 707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.22x = 1,785,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,403.36/1,682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.34

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