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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.91, 2,512.31 and 687.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.91, 2,512.31 and 687.69 is: 1,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.91 : 2,512.31 = 687.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.91/2,512.31 = 687.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.91x = 2,512.31 × 687.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.91x = 1,727,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,690.46/1,674.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.51

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