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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.63, 2,613.72 and 688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.63, 2,613.72 and 688.44 is: 1,032.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.63 : 2,613.72 = 688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.63/2,613.72 = 688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.63x = 2,613.72 × 688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.63x = 1,799,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,389.40/1,742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.57

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