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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706, 2,559.12 and 680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706, 2,559.12 and 680 is: 1,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706 : 2,559.12 = 680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706/2,559.12 = 680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706x = 2,559.12 × 680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706x = 1,740,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,201.60/1,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.05

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