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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.58, 2,509.41 and 698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.58, 2,509.41 and 698.96 is: 1,048.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.58 : 2,509.41 = 698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.58/2,509.41 = 698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.58x = 2,509.41 × 698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.58x = 1,753,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,977.21/1,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.67

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