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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,708.97, 2,564.08 and 669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,708.97, 2,564.08 and 669.70 is: 1,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,708.97 : 2,564.08 = 669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,708.97/2,564.08 = 669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,708.97x = 2,564.08 × 669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,708.97x = 1,717,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,165.91/1,708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.80

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