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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.92, 2,590.40 and 687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.92, 2,590.40 and 687.52 is: 1,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.92 : 2,590.40 = 687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.92/2,590.40 = 687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.92x = 2,590.40 × 687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.92x = 1,780,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,951.81/1,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.29

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