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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.03, 2,511.27 and 699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.03, 2,511.27 and 699.90 is: 1,049.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.03 : 2,511.27 = 699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.03/2,511.27 = 699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.03x = 2,511.27 × 699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.03x = 1,757,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,637.87/1,674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.94

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