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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.67, 2,590.59 and 687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.67, 2,590.59 and 687.39 is: 1,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.67 : 2,590.59 = 687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.67/2,590.59 = 687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.67x = 2,590.59 × 687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.67x = 1,780,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,745.66/1,726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.32

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