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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.72, 2,525.64 and 659.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.72, 2,525.64 and 659.44 is: 988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.72 : 2,525.64 = 659.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.72/2,525.64 = 659.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.72x = 2,525.64 × 659.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.72x = 1,665,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,508.04/1,684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.60

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