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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.58, 2,514.81 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.58, 2,514.81 and 702.66 is: 1,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.58 : 2,514.81 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.58/2,514.81 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.58x = 2,514.81 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.58x = 1,767,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,056.39/1,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.96

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