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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.88, 2,506.50 and 696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.88, 2,506.50 and 696.44 is: 1,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.88 : 2,506.50 = 696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.88/2,506.50 = 696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.88x = 2,506.50 × 696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.88x = 1,745,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,626.86/1,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.74

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