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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.80, 2,531.58 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.80, 2,531.58 and 455.28 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.80 : 2,531.58 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.80/2,531.58 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.80x = 2,531.58 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.80x = 1,152,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,577.74/1,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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