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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.81, 2,561.59 and 667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.81, 2,561.59 and 667.62 is: 1,001.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.81 : 2,561.59 = 667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.81/2,561.59 = 667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.81x = 2,561.59 × 667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.81x = 1,710,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,155.91/1,707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.37

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