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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.66, 2,588.31 and 686.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.66, 2,588.31 and 686.32 is: 1,028.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.66 : 2,588.31 = 686.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.66/2,588.31 = 686.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.66x = 2,588.31 × 686.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.66x = 1,776,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,408.92/1,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.81

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