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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.24, 2,531.58 and 661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.24, 2,531.58 and 661.52 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.24 : 2,531.58 = 661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.24/2,531.58 = 661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.24x = 2,531.58 × 661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.24x = 1,674,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,690.80/1,688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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