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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.64, 2,509.20 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.64, 2,509.20 and 698.52 is: 1,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.64 : 2,509.20 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.64/2,509.20 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.64x = 2,509.20 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.64x = 1,752,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,722.89/1,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.88

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