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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.72, 2,566.40 and 684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.72, 2,566.40 and 684.80 is: 1,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.72 : 2,566.40 = 684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.72/2,566.40 = 684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.72x = 2,566.40 × 684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.72x = 1,757,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,470.72/1,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.33

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