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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702, 2,553 and 676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702, 2,553 and 676.72 is: 1,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702 : 2,553 = 676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702/2,553 = 676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702x = 2,553 × 676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702x = 1,727,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,666.16/1,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.08

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