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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.78, 2,529.03 and 645.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.78, 2,529.03 and 645.78 is: 968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.78 : 2,529.03 = 645.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.78/2,529.03 = 645.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.78x = 2,529.03 × 645.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.78x = 1,633,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,198.61/1,685.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.81

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