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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.15, 2,674.82 and 687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.15, 2,674.82 and 687.35 is: 1,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.15 : 2,674.82 = 687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.15/2,674.82 = 687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.15x = 2,674.82 × 687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.15x = 1,838,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,545.93/1,783.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.07

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