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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.64, 2,530.85 and 810.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.64, 2,530.85 and 810.10 is: 1,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.64 : 2,530.85 = 810.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.64/2,530.85 = 810.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.64x = 2,530.85 × 810.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.64x = 2,050,240.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,240.70/1,687.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.86

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