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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.64, 2,510.48 and 699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.64, 2,510.48 and 699.80 is: 1,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.64 : 2,510.48 = 699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.64/2,510.48 = 699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.64x = 2,510.48 × 699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.64x = 1,756,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,833.90/1,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.71

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