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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.44, 2,330.26 and 687.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.44, 2,330.26 and 687.75 is: 1,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.44 : 2,330.26 = 687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.44/2,330.26 = 687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.44x = 2,330.26 × 687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.44x = 1,602,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,636.32/1,553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.67

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