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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.99, 2,507.94 and 698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.99, 2,507.94 and 698.07 is: 1,047.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.99 : 2,507.94 = 698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.99/2,507.94 = 698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.99x = 2,507.94 × 698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.99x = 1,750,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,717.68/1,671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.09

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