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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.83, 2,673.20 and 685.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.83, 2,673.20 and 685.90 is: 1,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.83 : 2,673.20 = 685.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.83/2,673.20 = 685.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.83x = 2,673.20 × 685.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.83x = 1,833,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,552.94/1,781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.03

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