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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.75, 2,558.67 and 679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.75, 2,558.67 and 679.75 is: 1,019.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.75 : 2,558.67 = 679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.75/2,558.67 = 679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.75x = 2,558.67 × 679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.75x = 1,739,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,255.93/1,705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.64

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