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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.72, 2,527.42 and 710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.72, 2,527.42 and 710.82 is: 1,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.72 : 2,527.42 = 710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.72/2,527.42 = 710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.72x = 2,527.42 × 710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.72x = 1,796,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,537.13/1,684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.37

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