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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.93, 2,673.37 and 687.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.93, 2,673.37 and 687.15 is: 1,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.93 : 2,673.37 = 687.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.93/2,673.37 = 687.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.93x = 2,673.37 × 687.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.93x = 1,837,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,004.48/1,782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.33

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