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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.40, 2,514.80 and 702.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.40, 2,514.80 and 702.51 is: 1,053.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.40 : 2,514.80 = 702.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.40/2,514.80 = 702.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.40x = 2,514.80 × 702.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.40x = 1,766,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,672.15/1,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.85

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