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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.53, 2,533.52 and 907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.53, 2,533.52 and 907.62 is: 1,361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.53 : 2,533.52 = 907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.53/2,533.52 = 907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.53x = 2,533.52 × 907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.53x = 2,299,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,460.75/1,688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.81

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