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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.53, 2,085.44 and 687.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.53, 2,085.44 and 687.67 is: 1,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.53 : 2,085.44 = 687.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.53/2,085.44 = 687.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.53x = 2,085.44 × 687.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.53x = 1,434,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,094.52/1,391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.59

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