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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.16, 2,514.24 and 701.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.16, 2,514.24 and 701.15 is: 1,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.16 : 2,514.24 = 701.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.16/2,514.24 = 701.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.16x = 2,514.24 × 701.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.16x = 1,762,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,846.80/1,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.72

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