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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.71, 2,527.20 and 904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.71, 2,527.20 and 904.14 is: 1,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.71 : 2,527.20 = 904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.71/2,527.20 = 904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.71x = 2,527.20 × 904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.71x = 2,284,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,942.61/1,684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.28

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