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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.44, 2,327.44 and 1,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.44, 2,327.44 and 1,023.46 is: 1,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.44 : 2,327.44 = 1,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.44/2,327.44 = 1,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.44x = 2,327.44 × 1,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.44x = 2,382,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,041.74/1,686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.47

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