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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.90, 2,674.80 and 686.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.90, 2,674.80 and 686.97 is: 1,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.90 : 2,674.80 = 686.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.90/2,674.80 = 686.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.90x = 2,674.80 × 686.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.90x = 1,837,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,492.26/1,782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.62

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