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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.73, 2,329.99 and 687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.73, 2,329.99 and 687.44 is: 1,030.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.73 : 2,329.99 = 687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.73/2,329.99 = 687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.73x = 2,329.99 × 687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.73x = 1,601,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,728.33/1,553.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.89

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