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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.52, 2,507.55 and 697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.52, 2,507.55 and 697.72 is: 1,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.52 : 2,507.55 = 697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.52/2,507.55 = 697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.52x = 2,507.55 × 697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.52x = 1,749,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,567.79/1,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.69

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