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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.08, 2,565.76 and 684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.08, 2,565.76 and 684.80 is: 1,027.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.08 : 2,565.76 = 684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.08/2,565.76 = 684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.08x = 2,565.76 × 684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.08x = 1,757,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,032.45/1,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.46

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