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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.32, 2,562.96 and 668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.32, 2,562.96 and 668.48 is: 1,002.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.32 : 2,562.96 = 668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.32/2,562.96 = 668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.32x = 2,562.96 × 668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.32x = 1,713,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,287.50/1,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.91

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