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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.76, 2,531.96 and 866.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.76, 2,531.96 and 866.48 is: 1,299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.76 : 2,531.96 = 866.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.76/2,531.96 = 866.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.76x = 2,531.96 × 866.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.76x = 2,193,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,892.70/1,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.11

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