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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.59, 2,510.95 and 688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.59, 2,510.95 and 688.10 is: 1,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.59 : 2,510.95 = 688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.59/2,510.95 = 688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.59x = 2,510.95 × 688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.59x = 1,727,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,771.71/1,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.76

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