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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.65, 2,515.26 and 702.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.65, 2,515.26 and 702.83 is: 1,054.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.65 : 2,515.26 = 702.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.65/2,515.26 = 702.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.65x = 2,515.26 × 702.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.65x = 1,767,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,800.19/1,676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.36

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