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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.97, 2,510.01 and 686.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.97, 2,510.01 and 686.51 is: 1,029.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.97 : 2,510.01 = 686.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.97/2,510.01 = 686.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.97x = 2,510.01 × 686.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.97x = 1,723,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,146.97/1,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.38

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