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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.93, 2,327.63 and 988.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.93, 2,327.63 and 988.17 is: 1,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.93 : 2,327.63 = 988.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.93/2,327.63 = 988.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.93x = 2,327.63 × 988.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.93x = 2,300,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,089.20/1,686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.48

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