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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,709.69, 2,564.30 and 668.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,709.69, 2,564.30 and 668.97 is: 1,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,709.69 : 2,564.30 = 668.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,709.69/2,564.30 = 668.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,709.69x = 2,564.30 × 668.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,709.69x = 1,715,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,426.95/1,709.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.36

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