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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.93, 2,528.78 and 711.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.93, 2,528.78 and 711.94 is: 1,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.93 : 2,528.78 = 711.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.93/2,528.78 = 711.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.93x = 2,528.78 × 711.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.93x = 1,800,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,329.75/1,685.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.85

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