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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.28, 2,530.92 and 1,110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.28, 2,530.92 and 1,110.02 is: 1,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.28 : 2,530.92 = 1,110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.28/2,530.92 = 1,110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.28x = 2,530.92 × 1,110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.28x = 2,809,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,371.82/1,687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.03

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