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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.31, 2,507.27 and 697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.31, 2,507.27 and 697.42 is: 1,046.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.31 : 2,507.27 = 697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.31/2,507.27 = 697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.31x = 2,507.27 × 697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.31x = 1,748,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,620.24/1,671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.26

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