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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.66, 2,326.54 and 1,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.66, 2,326.54 and 1,188.74 is: 1,638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.66 : 2,326.54 = 1,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.66/2,326.54 = 1,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.66x = 2,326.54 × 1,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.66x = 2,765,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,651.16/1,687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.75

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