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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.95, 2,676.32 and 688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.95, 2,676.32 and 688.62 is: 1,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.95 : 2,676.32 = 688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.95/2,676.32 = 688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.95x = 2,676.32 × 688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.95x = 1,842,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,967.48/1,783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.08

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