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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.49, 2,524.65 and 708.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.49, 2,524.65 and 708.57 is: 1,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.49 : 2,524.65 = 708.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.49/2,524.65 = 708.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.49x = 2,524.65 × 708.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.49x = 1,788,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,891.25/1,682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.24

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