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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.83, 2,675.22 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.83, 2,675.22 and 687.93 is: 1,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.83 : 2,675.22 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.83/2,675.22 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.83x = 2,675.22 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.83x = 1,840,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,377.92/1,783.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.70

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