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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686.95, 2,530.39 and 762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,686.95, 2,530.39 and 762 is: 1,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,686.95 : 2,530.39 = 762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,686.95/2,530.39 = 762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,686.95x = 2,530.39 × 762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,686.95x = 1,928,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,157.18/1,686.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.98

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