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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.88, 2,328.62 and 686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.88, 2,328.62 and 686.80 is: 1,030.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.88 : 2,328.62 = 686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.88/2,328.62 = 686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.88x = 2,328.62 × 686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.88x = 1,599,296.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,296.22/1,551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.55

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