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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.53, 2,671.68 and 686.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.53, 2,671.68 and 686.27 is: 1,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.53 : 2,671.68 = 686.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.53/2,671.68 = 686.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.53x = 2,671.68 × 686.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.53x = 1,833,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,493.83/1,781.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.17

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