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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.76, 2,511.48 and 699.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.76, 2,511.48 and 699.84 is: 1,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.76 : 2,511.48 = 699.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.76/2,511.48 = 699.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.76x = 2,511.48 × 699.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.76x = 1,757,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,634.16/1,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.11

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