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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.55, 2,563.20 and 668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.55, 2,563.20 and 668.55 is: 1,002.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.55 : 2,563.20 = 668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.55/2,563.20 = 668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.55x = 2,563.20 × 668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.55x = 1,713,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,627.36/1,708.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.97

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