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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.64, 2,526.08 and 709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.64, 2,526.08 and 709.64 is: 1,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.64 : 2,526.08 = 709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.64/2,526.08 = 709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.64x = 2,526.08 × 709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.64x = 1,792,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,607.41/1,683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.72

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