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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.12, 2,492.57 and 687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.12, 2,492.57 and 687.08 is: 1,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.12 : 2,492.57 = 687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.12/2,492.57 = 687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.12x = 2,492.57 × 687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.12x = 1,712,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,602.94/1,662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.37

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