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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.76, 2,566.46 and 684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.76, 2,566.46 and 684.84 is: 1,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.76 : 2,566.46 = 684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.76/2,566.46 = 684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.76x = 2,566.46 × 684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.76x = 1,757,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,614.47/1,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.39

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