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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.51, 2,531.27 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.51, 2,531.27 and 455.04 is: 682.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.51 : 2,531.27 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.51/2,531.27 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.51x = 2,531.27 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.51x = 1,151,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,838.02/1,687.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.57

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