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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.81, 2,514.08 and 688.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.81, 2,514.08 and 688.63 is: 1,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.81 : 2,514.08 = 688.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.81/2,514.08 = 688.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.81x = 2,514.08 × 688.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.81x = 1,731,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,270.91/1,675.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.09

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