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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.44, 2,514.84 and 688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.44, 2,514.84 and 688.96 is: 1,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.44 : 2,514.84 = 688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.44/2,514.84 = 688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.44x = 2,514.84 × 688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.44x = 1,732,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,624.17/1,676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.51

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