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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.83, 2,675.88 and 687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.83, 2,675.88 and 687.99 is: 1,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.83 : 2,675.88 = 687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.83/2,675.88 = 687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.83x = 2,675.88 × 687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.83x = 1,840,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,978.68/1,783.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.04

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