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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.54, 2,525.64 and 709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.54, 2,525.64 and 709.84 is: 1,064.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.54 : 2,525.64 = 709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.54/2,525.64 = 709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.54x = 2,525.64 × 709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.54x = 1,792,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,800.30/1,684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.27

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