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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.08, 2,511.15 and 700.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.08, 2,511.15 and 700.03 is: 1,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.08 : 2,511.15 = 700.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.08/2,511.15 = 700.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.08x = 2,511.15 × 700.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.08x = 1,757,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,880.33/1,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.80

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