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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.85, 2,531.76 and 908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.85, 2,531.76 and 908.21 is: 1,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.85 : 2,531.76 = 908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.85/2,531.76 = 908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.85x = 2,531.76 × 908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.85x = 2,299,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,357.09/1,687.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.30

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