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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.26, 2,675.12 and 687.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.26, 2,675.12 and 687.47 is: 1,031.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.26 : 2,675.12 = 687.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.26/2,675.12 = 687.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.26x = 2,675.12 × 687.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.26x = 1,839,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,047.93/1,783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.28

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