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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.79, 2,509.18 and 697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.79, 2,509.18 and 697.75 is: 1,046.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.79 : 2,509.18 = 697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.79/2,509.18 = 697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.79x = 2,509.18 × 697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.79x = 1,750,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,772.33/1,672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.62

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