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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.17, 2,560.63 and 666.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.17, 2,560.63 and 666.97 is: 1,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.17 : 2,560.63 = 666.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.17/2,560.63 = 666.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.17x = 2,560.63 × 666.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.17x = 1,707,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,870.98/1,707.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.41

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