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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.70, 2,330.11 and 1,059.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.70, 2,330.11 and 1,059.09 is: 1,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.70 : 2,330.11 = 1,059.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.70/2,330.11 = 1,059.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.70x = 2,330.11 × 1,059.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.70x = 2,467,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,796.20/1,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.22

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