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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.24, 2,566.65 and 670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.24, 2,566.65 and 670.82 is: 1,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.24 : 2,566.65 = 670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.24/2,566.65 = 670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.24x = 2,566.65 × 670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.24x = 1,721,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,760.15/1,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.56

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