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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.28, 2,505.42 and 696.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.28, 2,505.42 and 696.39 is: 1,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.28 : 2,505.42 = 696.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.28/2,505.42 = 696.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.28x = 2,505.42 × 696.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.28x = 1,744,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,749.43/1,670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.59

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