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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.68, 2,591.07 and 687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.68, 2,591.07 and 687.64 is: 1,031.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.68 : 2,591.07 = 687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.68/2,591.07 = 687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.68x = 2,591.07 × 687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.68x = 1,781,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,723.37/1,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.28

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