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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.41, 2,508.62 and 697.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.41, 2,508.62 and 697.17 is: 1,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.41 : 2,508.62 = 697.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.41/2,508.62 = 697.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.41x = 2,508.62 × 697.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.41x = 1,748,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,931.12/1,672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.76

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