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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.24, 2,509.08 and 698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.24, 2,509.08 and 698.56 is: 1,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.24 : 2,509.08 = 698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.24/2,509.08 = 698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.24x = 2,509.08 × 698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.24x = 1,752,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,742.92/1,672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.14

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