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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.59, 2,531.78 and 701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.59, 2,531.78 and 701.13 is: 1,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.59 : 2,531.78 = 701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.59/2,531.78 = 701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.59x = 2,531.78 × 701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.59x = 1,775,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,106.91/1,688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.24

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