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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.83, 2,507.97 and 697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.83, 2,507.97 and 697.70 is: 1,046.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.83 : 2,507.97 = 697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.83/2,507.97 = 697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.83x = 2,507.97 × 697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.83x = 1,749,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,810.67/1,671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.64

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