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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.47, 2,676.20 and 688.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.47, 2,676.20 and 688.58 is: 1,032.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.47 : 2,676.20 = 688.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.47/2,676.20 = 688.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.47x = 2,676.20 × 688.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.47x = 1,842,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,777.80/1,784.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.68

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