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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.63, 2,563.11 and 668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.63, 2,563.11 and 668.72 is: 1,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.63 : 2,563.11 = 668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.63/2,563.11 = 668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.63x = 2,563.11 × 668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.63x = 1,714,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,009.33/1,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.15

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