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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.84, 2,529.43 and 810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.84, 2,529.43 and 810.88 is: 1,215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.84 : 2,529.43 = 810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.84/2,529.43 = 810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.84x = 2,529.43 × 810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.84x = 2,051,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,055.85/1,687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.20

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