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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.68, 2,513.18 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.68, 2,513.18 and 702.66 is: 1,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.68 : 2,513.18 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.68/2,513.18 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.68x = 2,513.18 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.68x = 1,765,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,911.06/1,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.22

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