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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.48, 2,511.62 and 702.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.48, 2,511.62 and 702.44 is: 1,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.48 : 2,511.62 = 702.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.48/2,511.62 = 702.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.48x = 2,511.62 × 702.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.48x = 1,764,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,262.35/1,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.99

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