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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,685.81, 2,528.72 and 531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,685.81, 2,528.72 and 531.56 is: 797.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,685.81 : 2,528.72 = 531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,685.81/2,528.72 = 531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,685.81x = 2,528.72 × 531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,685.81x = 1,344,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,172.06/1,685.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.34

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