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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.70, 2,330.64 and 688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.70, 2,330.64 and 688.62 is: 1,032.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.70 : 2,330.64 = 688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.70/2,330.64 = 688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.70x = 2,330.64 × 688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.70x = 1,604,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,925.32/1,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.97

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