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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.71, 2,524.94 and 709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.71, 2,524.94 and 709.28 is: 1,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.71 : 2,524.94 = 709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.71/2,524.94 = 709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.71x = 2,524.94 × 709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.71x = 1,790,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,885.40/1,683.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.66

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