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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.43, 2,561.27 and 667.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.43, 2,561.27 and 667.35 is: 1,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.43 : 2,561.27 = 667.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.43/2,561.27 = 667.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.43x = 2,561.27 × 667.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.43x = 1,709,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,269.94/1,707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.08

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