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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786.91, 2,680.04 and 690.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786.91, 2,680.04 and 690.37 is: 1,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786.91 : 2,680.04 = 690.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786.91/2,680.04 = 690.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786.91x = 2,680.04 × 690.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786.91x = 1,850,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,214.24/1,786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.43

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