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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.38, 2,561.40 and 667.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.38, 2,561.40 and 667.34 is: 1,001.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.38 : 2,561.40 = 667.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.38/2,561.40 = 667.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.38x = 2,561.40 × 667.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.38x = 1,709,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,324.68/1,707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.14

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