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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.09, 2,507.04 and 696.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.09, 2,507.04 and 696.66 is: 1,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.09 : 2,507.04 = 696.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.09/2,507.04 = 696.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.09x = 2,507.04 × 696.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.09x = 1,746,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,554.49/1,671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.16

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