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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.97, 2,675.22 and 688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.97, 2,675.22 and 688.10 is: 1,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.97 : 2,675.22 = 688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.97/2,675.22 = 688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.97x = 2,675.22 × 688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.97x = 1,840,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,819.91/1,782.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.45

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