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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.31, 2,562.34 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.31, 2,562.34 and 668.12 is: 1,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.31 : 2,562.34 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.31/2,562.34 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.31x = 2,562.34 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.31x = 1,711,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,950.60/1,708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.13

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