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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.81, 2,674.52 and 687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.81, 2,674.52 and 687.08 is: 1,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.81 : 2,674.52 = 687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.81/2,674.52 = 687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.81x = 2,674.52 × 687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.81x = 1,837,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,615.03/1,782.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.74

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