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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.84, 2,590.78 and 687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.84, 2,590.78 and 687.02 is: 1,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.84 : 2,590.78 = 687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.84/2,590.78 = 687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.84x = 2,590.78 × 687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.84x = 1,779,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,917.68/1,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.74

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