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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.53, 2,513.85 and 701.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.53, 2,513.85 and 701.56 is: 1,051.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.53 : 2,513.85 = 701.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.53/2,513.85 = 701.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.53x = 2,513.85 × 701.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.53x = 1,763,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,616.61/1,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.94

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