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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.76, 2,561.73 and 668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.76, 2,561.73 and 668.21 is: 1,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.76 : 2,561.73 = 668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.76/2,561.73 = 668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.76x = 2,561.73 × 668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.76x = 1,711,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,773.60/1,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.76

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