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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.98, 2,566.52 and 670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.98, 2,566.52 and 670.94 is: 1,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.98 : 2,566.52 = 670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.98/2,566.52 = 670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.98x = 2,566.52 × 670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.98x = 1,721,980.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,980.93/1,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.43

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