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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.51, 2,680.44 and 690.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.51, 2,680.44 and 690.94 is: 1,036.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.51 : 2,680.44 = 690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.51/2,680.44 = 690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.51x = 2,680.44 × 690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.51x = 1,852,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,023.21/1,786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.67

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