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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.36, 2,532.70 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.36, 2,532.70 and 534.12 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.36 : 2,532.70 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.36/2,532.70 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.36x = 2,532.70 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.36x = 1,352,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,765.72/1,688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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