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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.83, 2,529.33 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.83, 2,529.33 and 907.76 is: 1,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.83 : 2,529.33 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.83/2,529.33 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.83x = 2,529.33 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.83x = 2,296,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,024.60/1,686.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.15

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