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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.15, 2,327.97 and 941.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.15, 2,327.97 and 941.05 is: 1,298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.15 : 2,327.97 = 941.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.15/2,327.97 = 941.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.15x = 2,327.97 × 941.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.15x = 2,190,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,736.17/1,687.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.48

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