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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.68, 2,671.83 and 685.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.68, 2,671.83 and 685.45 is: 1,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.68 : 2,671.83 = 685.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.68/2,671.83 = 685.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.68x = 2,671.83 × 685.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.68x = 1,831,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,392.51/1,781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.90

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