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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.76, 2,331.16 and 687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.76, 2,331.16 and 687.92 is: 1,032.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.76 : 2,331.16 = 687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.76/2,331.16 = 687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.76x = 2,331.16 × 687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.76x = 1,603,651.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,651.59/1,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.11

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