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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.55, 2,530.09 and 865.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.55, 2,530.09 and 865.69 is: 1,297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.55 : 2,530.09 = 865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.55/2,530.09 = 865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.55x = 2,530.09 × 865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.55x = 2,190,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,263.50/1,688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.13

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