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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.14, 2,676.48 and 688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.14, 2,676.48 and 688.48 is: 1,032.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.14 : 2,676.48 = 688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.14/2,676.48 = 688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.14x = 2,676.48 × 688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.14x = 1,842,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,702.95/1,784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.82

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