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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.65, 2,331.79 and 1,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.65, 2,331.79 and 1,060.26 is: 1,464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.65 : 2,331.79 = 1,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.65/2,331.79 = 1,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.65x = 2,331.79 × 1,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.65x = 2,472,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,292.27/1,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.07

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