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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.81, 2,565.99 and 670.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.81, 2,565.99 and 670.77 is: 1,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.81 : 2,565.99 = 670.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.81/2,565.99 = 670.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.81x = 2,565.99 × 670.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.81x = 1,721,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,189.11/1,710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.07

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