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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.09, 2,679.84 and 690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.09, 2,679.84 and 690.16 is: 1,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.09 : 2,679.84 = 690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.09/2,679.84 = 690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.09x = 2,679.84 × 690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.09x = 1,849,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,518.37/1,786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.51

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