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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.98, 2,507.54 and 698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.98, 2,507.54 and 698.08 is: 1,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.98 : 2,507.54 = 698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.98/2,507.54 = 698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.98x = 2,507.54 × 698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.98x = 1,750,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,463.52/1,671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.94

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