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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.71, 2,523.30 and 708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.71, 2,523.30 and 708.28 is: 1,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.71 : 2,523.30 = 708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.71/2,523.30 = 708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.71x = 2,523.30 × 708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.71x = 1,787,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,202.92/1,682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.10

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