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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.36, 2,510.63 and 699.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.36, 2,510.63 and 699.73 is: 1,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.36 : 2,510.63 = 699.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.36/2,510.63 = 699.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.36x = 2,510.63 × 699.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.36x = 1,756,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,763.13/1,674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.21

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