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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.16, 2,508.50 and 698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.16, 2,508.50 and 698.32 is: 1,047.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.16 : 2,508.50 = 698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.16/2,508.50 = 698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.16x = 2,508.50 × 698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.16x = 1,751,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,735.72/1,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.59

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