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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.59, 2,507.60 and 697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.59, 2,507.60 and 697.46 is: 1,046.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.59 : 2,507.60 = 697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.59/2,507.60 = 697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.59x = 2,507.60 × 697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.59x = 1,748,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,934.67/1,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.27

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