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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.51, 2,532.15 and 714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.51, 2,532.15 and 714.68 is: 1,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.51 : 2,532.15 = 714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.51/2,532.15 = 714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.51x = 2,532.15 × 714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.51x = 1,809,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,664.30/1,688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.76

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