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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.92, 2,507.10 and 697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.92, 2,507.10 and 697.76 is: 1,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.92 : 2,507.10 = 697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.92/2,507.10 = 697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.92x = 2,507.10 × 697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.92x = 1,749,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,354.10/1,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.31

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