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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.68, 2,675.72 and 687.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.68, 2,675.72 and 687.88 is: 1,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.68 : 2,675.72 = 687.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.68/2,675.72 = 687.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.68x = 2,675.72 × 687.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.68x = 1,840,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,574.27/1,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.90

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