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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.78, 2,509.17 and 699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.78, 2,509.17 and 699.70 is: 1,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.78 : 2,509.17 = 699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.78/2,509.17 = 699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.78x = 2,509.17 × 699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.78x = 1,755,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,666.25/1,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.55

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