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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.48, 2,491.92 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.48, 2,491.92 and 687.96 is: 1,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.48 : 2,491.92 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.48/2,491.92 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.48x = 2,491.92 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.48x = 1,714,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,341.28/1,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.20

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