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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.46, 2,679.33 and 690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.46, 2,679.33 and 690.98 is: 1,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.46 : 2,679.33 = 690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.46/2,679.33 = 690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.46x = 2,679.33 × 690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.46x = 1,851,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,363.44/1,786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.33

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