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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.38, 2,531.22 and 454.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.38, 2,531.22 and 454.79 is: 682.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.38 : 2,531.22 = 454.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.38/2,531.22 = 454.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.38x = 2,531.22 × 454.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.38x = 1,151,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,178.17/1,687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.23

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