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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.25, 2,558.24 and 679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.25, 2,558.24 and 679.25 is: 1,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.25 : 2,558.24 = 679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.25/2,558.24 = 679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.25x = 2,558.24 × 679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.25x = 1,737,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,684.52/1,705.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.02

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