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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.76, 2,327.74 and 1,023.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.76, 2,327.74 and 1,023.17 is: 1,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.76 : 2,327.74 = 1,023.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.76/2,327.74 = 1,023.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.76x = 2,327.74 × 1,023.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.76x = 2,381,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,659.54/1,686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.98

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