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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.16, 2,512.72 and 701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.16, 2,512.72 and 701.73 is: 1,051.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.16 : 2,512.72 = 701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.16/2,512.72 = 701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.16x = 2,512.72 × 701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.16x = 1,763,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,251.88/1,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.96

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