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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.61, 2,588.16 and 687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.61, 2,588.16 and 687.35 is: 1,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.61 : 2,588.16 = 687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.61/2,588.16 = 687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.61x = 2,588.16 × 687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.61x = 1,778,965.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,965.31/1,726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.32

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