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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.69, 2,680.23 and 690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.69, 2,680.23 and 690.88 is: 1,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.69 : 2,680.23 = 690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.69/2,680.23 = 690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.69x = 2,680.23 × 690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.69x = 1,851,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,717.30/1,786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.40

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