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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.12, 2,513.24 and 701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.12, 2,513.24 and 701.48 is: 1,051.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.12 : 2,513.24 = 701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.12/2,513.24 = 701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.12x = 2,513.24 × 701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.12x = 1,762,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,987.60/1,676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.83

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