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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.34, 2,531.97 and 995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.34, 2,531.97 and 995.34 is: 1,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.34 : 2,531.97 = 995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.34/2,531.97 = 995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.34x = 2,531.97 × 995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.34x = 2,520,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,171.02/1,688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.69

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