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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.67, 2,513.10 and 702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.67, 2,513.10 and 702.50 is: 1,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.67 : 2,513.10 = 702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.67/2,513.10 = 702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.67x = 2,513.10 × 702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.67x = 1,765,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,452.75/1,675.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.58

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