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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.77, 2,531.52 and 999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.77, 2,531.52 and 999.14 is: 1,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.77 : 2,531.52 = 999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.77/2,531.52 = 999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.77x = 2,531.52 × 999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.77x = 2,529,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,330.24/1,687.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.62

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