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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.03, 2,561.91 and 667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.03, 2,561.91 and 667.84 is: 1,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.03 : 2,561.91 = 667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.03/2,561.91 = 667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.03x = 2,561.91 × 667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.03x = 1,710,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,933.16/1,708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.70

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