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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.88, 2,524.48 and 709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.88, 2,524.48 and 709.28 is: 1,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.88 : 2,524.48 = 709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.88/2,524.48 = 709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.88x = 2,524.48 × 709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.88x = 1,790,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,563.17/1,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.99

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