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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.62, 2,328.39 and 979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.62, 2,328.39 and 979.32 is: 1,351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.62 : 2,328.39 = 979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.62/2,328.39 = 979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.62x = 2,328.39 × 979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.62x = 2,280,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,238.89/1,687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.16

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