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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.04, 2,536.32 and 1,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.04, 2,536.32 and 1,072.04 is: 1,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.04 : 2,536.32 = 1,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.04/2,536.32 = 1,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.04x = 2,536.32 × 1,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.04x = 2,719,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,023.81/1,688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.76

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