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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.60, 2,507.80 and 697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.60, 2,507.80 and 697.16 is: 1,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.60 : 2,507.80 = 697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.60/2,507.80 = 697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.60x = 2,507.80 × 697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.60x = 1,748,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,337.85/1,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.91

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