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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.31, 2,590.97 and 687.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.31, 2,590.97 and 687.88 is: 1,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.31 : 2,590.97 = 687.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.31/2,590.97 = 687.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.31x = 2,590.97 × 687.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.31x = 1,782,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,276.44/1,727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.82

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