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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.29, 2,507.91 and 698.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.29, 2,507.91 and 698.19 is: 1,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.29 : 2,507.91 = 698.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.29/2,507.91 = 698.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.29x = 2,507.91 × 698.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.29x = 1,750,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,997.68/1,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.07

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