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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.78, 2,526.02 and 806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.78, 2,526.02 and 806.80 is: 1,209.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.78 : 2,526.02 = 806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.78/2,526.02 = 806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.78x = 2,526.02 × 806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.78x = 2,037,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,992.94/1,684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.65

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