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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.80, 2,531.98 and 647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.80, 2,531.98 and 647.76 is: 971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.80 : 2,531.98 = 647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.80/2,531.98 = 647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.80x = 2,531.98 × 647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.80x = 1,640,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,115.36/1,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.75

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