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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.23, 2,676.34 and 688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.23, 2,676.34 and 688.30 is: 1,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.23 : 2,676.34 = 688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.23/2,676.34 = 688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.23x = 2,676.34 × 688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.23x = 1,842,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,118.99/1,784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.45

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