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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.51, 2,530.34 and 713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.51, 2,530.34 and 713.27 is: 1,068.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.51 : 2,530.34 = 713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.51/2,530.34 = 713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.51x = 2,530.34 × 713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.51x = 1,804,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,812.05/1,688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.88

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