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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.71, 2,528.48 and 646.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.71, 2,528.48 and 646.21 is: 969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.71 : 2,528.48 = 646.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.71/2,528.48 = 646.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.71x = 2,528.48 × 646.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.71x = 1,633,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,913.19/1,685.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.28

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