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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686, 2,327.04 and 1,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686, 2,327.04 and 1,065.36 is: 1,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686 : 2,327.04 = 1,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686/2,327.04 = 1,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686x = 2,327.04 × 1,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686x = 2,479,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,135.33/1,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.42

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