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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.62, 2,511.24 and 700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.62, 2,511.24 and 700 is: 1,050.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.62 : 2,511.24 = 700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.62/2,511.24 = 700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.62x = 2,511.24 × 700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.62x = 1,757,868.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,868.00/1,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.34

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