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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.46, 2,676.48 and 688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.46, 2,676.48 and 688.08 is: 1,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.46 : 2,676.48 = 688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.46/2,676.48 = 688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.46x = 2,676.48 × 688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.46x = 1,841,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,639.81/1,783.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.62

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