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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.54, 2,535.57 and 1,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.54, 2,535.57 and 1,071.54 is: 1,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.54 : 2,535.57 = 1,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.54/2,535.57 = 1,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.54x = 2,535.57 × 1,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.54x = 2,716,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,964.68/1,687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.01

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