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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,781.84, 2,670.94 and 685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,781.84, 2,670.94 and 685.92 is: 1,028.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,781.84 : 2,670.94 = 685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,781.84/2,670.94 = 685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,781.84x = 2,670.94 × 685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,781.84x = 1,832,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,051.16/1,781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.18

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