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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.07, 2,514.11 and 688.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.07, 2,514.11 and 688.63 is: 1,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.07 : 2,514.11 = 688.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.07/2,514.11 = 688.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.07x = 2,514.11 × 688.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.07x = 1,731,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,291.57/1,676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.95

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