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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.06, 2,531.64 and 713.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.06, 2,531.64 and 713.54 is: 1,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.06 : 2,531.64 = 713.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.06/2,531.64 = 713.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.06x = 2,531.64 × 713.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.06x = 1,806,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,426.41/1,688.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.12

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