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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.40, 2,513.99 and 701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.40, 2,513.99 and 701.97 is: 1,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.40 : 2,513.99 = 701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.40/2,513.99 = 701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.40x = 2,513.99 × 701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.40x = 1,764,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,733.94/1,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.69

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