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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.08, 2,564.09 and 668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.08, 2,564.09 and 668.84 is: 1,002.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.08 : 2,564.09 = 668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.08/2,564.09 = 668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.08x = 2,564.09 × 668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.08x = 1,714,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,967.63/1,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.86

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