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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.80, 2,508.12 and 698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.80, 2,508.12 and 698.64 is: 1,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.80 : 2,508.12 = 698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.80/2,508.12 = 698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.80x = 2,508.12 × 698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.80x = 1,752,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,272.96/1,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.51

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