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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.13, 2,510.70 and 699.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.13, 2,510.70 and 699.31 is: 1,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.13 : 2,510.70 = 699.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.13/2,510.70 = 699.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.13x = 2,510.70 × 699.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.13x = 1,755,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,757.62/1,673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.39

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