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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.66, 2,329.74 and 686.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.66, 2,329.74 and 686.86 is: 1,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.66 : 2,329.74 = 686.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.66/2,329.74 = 686.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.66x = 2,329.74 × 686.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.66x = 1,600,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,205.22/1,552.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.62

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