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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.65, 2,525.81 and 806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.65, 2,525.81 and 806.70 is: 1,209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.65 : 2,525.81 = 806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.65/2,525.81 = 806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.65x = 2,525.81 × 806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.65x = 2,037,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,566.89/1,684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.49

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