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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.66, 2,531.89 and 533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.66, 2,531.89 and 533.41 is: 800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.66 : 2,531.89 = 533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.66/2,531.89 = 533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.66x = 2,531.89 × 533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.66x = 1,350,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,535.44/1,687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.24

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