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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.30, 2,563.83 and 670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.30, 2,563.83 and 670.97 is: 1,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.30 : 2,563.83 = 670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.30/2,563.83 = 670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.30x = 2,563.83 × 670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.30x = 1,720,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,253.02/1,710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.82

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