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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.76, 2,511.68 and 700.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.76, 2,511.68 and 700.70 is: 1,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.76 : 2,511.68 = 700.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.76/2,511.68 = 700.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.76x = 2,511.68 × 700.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.76x = 1,759,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,934.18/1,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.86

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