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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,687.96, 2,532.28 and 714.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,687.96, 2,532.28 and 714.06 is: 1,071.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,687.96 : 2,532.28 = 714.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,687.96/2,532.28 = 714.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,687.96x = 2,532.28 × 714.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,687.96x = 1,808,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,199.86/1,687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.23

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