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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.39, 2,507.31 and 697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.39, 2,507.31 and 697.26 is: 1,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.39 : 2,507.31 = 697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.39/2,507.31 = 697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.39x = 2,507.31 × 697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.39x = 1,748,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,246.97/1,671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.98

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