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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.70, 2,524.98 and 708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.70, 2,524.98 and 708.18 is: 1,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.70 : 2,524.98 = 708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.70/2,524.98 = 708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.70x = 2,524.98 × 708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.70x = 1,788,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,140.34/1,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.66

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