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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.91, 2,514.71 and 689.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.91, 2,514.71 and 689.45 is: 1,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.91 : 2,514.71 = 689.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.91/2,514.71 = 689.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.91x = 2,514.71 × 689.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.91x = 1,733,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,750.79/1,675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.52

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