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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.76, 2,327.33 and 1,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.76, 2,327.33 and 1,023.64 is: 1,412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.76 : 2,327.33 = 1,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.76/2,327.33 = 1,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.76x = 2,327.33 × 1,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.76x = 2,382,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,344.82/1,686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.38

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