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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.31, 2,560.84 and 667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.31, 2,560.84 and 667.12 is: 1,000.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.31 : 2,560.84 = 667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.31/2,560.84 = 667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.31x = 2,560.84 × 667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.31x = 1,708,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,387.58/1,707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.63

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