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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.94, 2,561.16 and 667.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.94, 2,561.16 and 667.39 is: 1,000.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.94 : 2,561.16 = 667.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.94/2,561.16 = 667.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.94x = 2,561.16 × 667.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.94x = 1,709,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,292.57/1,707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.79

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